THE SALMON. 107 
the heavy waxed lines now in general use would answer 
to a comparative degree. It is a difficult though not 
refined mode of fishing, and is the only way of casting 
eighty yards. 
The following is a list of the principal sahnon and 
trout rivers of Canada and ^ew Brunswick, with the 
distances of the former from Quebec, and such informa- 
tion as could be obtained concerning their character and 
condition. Those marked in italics have been leased 
to private individuals, but the others are oj)en to all 
comers. 
The Jacqxies Cartier is the only river near Quebec 
which, at the present time, afi'ords any salmon. 
From Quebec to Murray Bay is . .78 miles. 
Here there is a river that furnishes a few salmon and 
many fine trout. 
From Murray Bay to the Saguenay is 44 — 120 
There is excellent sea trout fishing in the Saguenay 
and its tributary, the St. Marguerite^ is a superior salmon 
river. 
Biver Escoumain 23 
Between it and the Saguenay are the two Bergeronnes^ 
and both furnish a few salmon and many trout. 
Portneuf 26 
Plenty of trout and some salmon. 
Sault de Cochon 9 
Impassable for salmon, but affording excellent trout 
fishing at its mouth. 
LaVal 2 
Superior salmon and trout river. 
