COMMON PICKEREL, 119 



in the Ohio and its tributaries, known by the 

 name of Salmon belong to a genus of fish termed 

 by naturalists Ludoperca and are a true perch, 

 none of which I would recommend as a suitable 

 fish for cultivation, except the Perca Flavescens 

 or yellow perch. 



The common pickerel is so well known that 

 I need not give a particular description of it 

 It is one of our most voracious fish weighing 

 from three to fifteen pounds : is considered by 

 many an excellent fish for the table and by 

 some as an inferior one. The truth is, certain 

 seasons of the year it would form a feast for 

 an epicure while at other seasons it is not so 

 good. This, however, is no characteristic of the 

 pickerel but in more less degree is common to 

 all fish. 



The cut conveys a very correct idea of the 

 appearance of this fish, as it does in fact of the 

 whole family. It is among our most beautiful 

 fish, and is a bold biter, giving excellent sport 

 to the angler. 



It spawns early in the spring, seeking the 

 marshy edges of sluggish water to deposit its 

 eggs. The same rules in relation to procuring 

 their ova and their treatment that apply to the 

 trout are proper in this instance, excepting that 



