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the lake annually. How far the introduction of 

 salmon has been beneficial is a question. 



A great quantity of sea-trout (locally morts) 

 enter the Leven in July, August, and September, 

 and afford good sport. Fishing for them during 

 the day does not prove very successful, the best 

 baskets being made at night a soft, warm night 

 for preference with plenty of clouds about. The 

 majority of the sea-trout run from J Ib. to 2 Ib. in 

 weight. For the best flies for sea-trout, see the 

 chapter on "Flies." 



The estuary of the Leven is rather hard fished 

 by netters at Greenodd, as well as by private pro- 

 prietors, and in some seasons a great many fish are 

 taken. This is to be regretted, as large numbers 

 of early run fish are taken, and the river suffers in 

 consequence. In the past the netters have not 

 always confined themselves to the estuary. 



Although the Leven is controlled by a private 

 Association, the fishing in the estuary is open to 

 those taking tickets. These can be had from the 

 stationmaster at Greenodd. Tickets are sold en- 

 abling anglers to fish in the tidal waters below 

 Haverthwaite. The fishing here, however, can 

 hardly be described as good. 



