7. There were numerous Indications of crowding and stunting among the catflshes 

 and the various kinds of "fine" fishes. 



8. In June, 1938, Fork Lake was restocked with 270 adult bluegllls and 1,440 newly- 

 hatched largemouth bass fry. 



9. After the lake had been poisoned and restocked with bluegllls and largemouth 

 bass. Its water became clear. These kinds do not roll the silt on the bottom as do 

 carp, buffalo and bullheads, 



10. Beginning a few days after restocking, the bluegllls spawned throughout the 

 summer and early autumn. Their fry were an Important food for the rapidly-growing 

 bass, A moderate number of the blueglll fry escaped being eaten and In October, 1938, 

 the largest were 3 to 4 Inches long. 



11. Other Important Items In the diet of the bass were midge larvae, crayfishes 

 and, probably, frog tadpoles. 



12. In October, 1938, the bass averaged 6-k Inches total length, with occasional 

 Individuals 8 or 9 Inches long. They took the smaller artificial baits readllj?. 



13. A map with soundings has been made of the lake. Some of the physical 

 characteristics of Its water were measured under summer conditions, 



14. This pond has been visited by large numbers of ducks, 



15. Suggestions for the improvement and management of Fork Lake during the next 

 few years are outlined. 



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