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of the Moisie, this stream breeds the largest Salmon found along the coast. 

 The scenery along the banks for something like forty miles is varied and 

 inviting. The principal of its tributaries in which Salmon-fishing may be 

 had, is about thirty miles from the mouth, on the left bank. Ascend this 

 branch to the falls, and there occur pools in near succession within half a 

 league of the fall. 



From thirty-five to forty miles further down the St. Lawrence is the 

 Mistassinni River. It is not a large stream, and does not hold very heavy 

 Salmon ; but they are tolerably fine fish, and the casts are clean and 

 numerous. Then just below it is the Becscie, of much the same descrip- 

 tion as the preceding. This stream is sometimes called the Sheldrake. 

 Either is correct. 



Next in order, and distant about fifteen miles, is the famous Goodbout. 

 It is let, and the privilege of fishing its sparkling waters belongs to the 

 lessees. The Trinity is sixteen miles further down ; uncertain as a Salmon 

 river, it always gives excellent Trout-fishing. The same may be said of its 

 namesake ten miles to the eastward. And also of the Calumet, a league 

 still further down. The Pentecost and Little Marguerite bear about the 

 same character. The larger Marguerite, about two-thirds of the way 

 between Calumet and Seven Islands Bay, is better ; Moisie River is next, 

 twelve miles, but being leased 'tis useless to describe it. Trout River is 

 seven miles below. The fishing in it is not very early ; but throughout 

 the months of July and August, the visitor will find middling sport. 



Until you reach the Mingan, none of the intervening rivers on this sec- 

 tion of the coast can be relied upon. The St. John is large and crowded 

 with fish, but is a sulky stream. From Trout River to Mingan is about 

 ninety-four miles. Both in the Mingan and its branch, the Manitou, 

 Salmon are always plenty, and rise well to the fly. The Romaine River 

 is nine miles further down. 'Tis a dangerous place to fish ; but the 

 strength, size, and playfulness of its Salmon, almost tempt to defiance of 

 its dangers. 



There is a promising stream named Great Watscheeshoo, fifty-three 

 miles below. In order to fish it to best advantage you should camp about 

 two miles up, and fish the pools between camp and the head of an island 

 that dividesthe channel just above the first rapid. Until you get to the 

 Natashquan, forty-four miles further, none of the other rivers are of 

 suflScient consequence to repay a visit. They are small, and liable to be 

 easily ruined by netting. The Natashquan is a splendid stream, full of 

 fish ranging from six to forty pounds. You must camp at the second falls, 



