The Year in Norway. 15 



In this manner, for some months after spawning, the 

 lake-fish are dependent for nourishment upon bottom 

 feeding, consequently their convalescence is greatly 

 retarded. 



I have in this chapter endeavoured to convey to the 

 reader some idea of the events of a year in Norway, and 

 will proceed with a few details as to the climate and 

 temperature that may be experienced during the angling 

 season. 



