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Dorsal fins two, the first supported by from twelve to fourteen 

 spines. This genus is peculiar to fresh- water streams, rivers, 

 and lakes of North America." 



There are several species of this genus found in Europe, 

 where it is known as the Sandre. 



I have seen this fish as far south as Memphis, Tennessee. 

 It is common, though not numerous, in all the tributaries of 

 the Ohio and Mississippi. It is taken in Lake Champlain, 

 where it is called Pike, in contradistinction to the Pickerel 

 found there. It is remarkable that the Susquehanna and 

 Juniata are the only rivers on the eastern slope of the AUe- 

 ghanies where it is found ; but it is not as abundant as it once 

 was. There also, as west of the mountains, it is called 

 " Salmon." 



Its flesh, which is perfectly white, is highly esteemed by 

 the residents along the Ohio Eiver. It is said that it does 

 not bite freely at a bait. When fished for, a live minnow is 

 generally used ; a float and large hook are required in still- 

 fishing. It is sometimes taken in trolling with the spoon in 

 Lake Champlain. It is taken in the Alleghany from one to 

 four pounds in weight, by trolling with a minnow at the foot 

 of the rapids. 



