1 88 ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT FISHERIES 



THE GRAYLING (Thymallus vulgar is^ 



Although Dr. Heysham describes the grayling as 

 occurring in the Eden and Esk, it is strange that 

 this should be so at so early a period, as the local 

 introduction of this fish is of comparatively recent 

 date. It has been introduced in several portions of 

 the Eden, particularly in the upper reaches, but 

 the native anglers are of the opinion that it could 

 very well be spared. Grayling are not much fished 

 for, and it is averred that they are more or less 

 destructive to the ova of salmon and trout. This is 

 true. I am aware that in other parts of the country 

 there is a great Trout versus Grayling controversy, 

 but I have no wish to enter upon it here. It has 

 been stated that grayling are found in the Mint (one 

 of the tributaries of the Kent) but for this statement 

 there is no foundation. 



