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imagined that when two-year-olds are used in 

 stocking there the matter ends ; for even if the turn- 

 ing down has been safely accomplished, the fish 

 require time to get used to the ephemera^ &c., in place 

 of the artificial food of the commercial fishery. 



Of course, larger fish than these can be obtained 

 for money trout from 2 Ibs. to 5 Ibs. in weight 

 which will give immediate sport. These, however, 

 need not be considered here. 



In conclusion, it may be remarked that when 

 experiments are made with a view to improving 

 fishery, these should always be made where 

 the elements of success are present and this holds 

 good of Windermere. Its trout and char are ex- 

 cellent and well flavoured, food is abundant and 

 that this is of the highest quality is proved by the 

 beautiful pink flesh of its trout. The task of 

 improving the Windermere fishery is a great one ; 

 but it is one which can be accomplished. 



At my invitation, Captain Ormrod, of Wyres- 

 dale Park, Lancashire, who has made a special 

 study of the subject of the improvement of 

 fisheries, kindly sends me the following interest- 

 ing contribution : 



I have always looked upon the Lake District as thousands 

 of acres of water almost wasted, but capable of being one of 

 the finest fishing districts in the world. 



Now, sir, it does not matter what steps you take with 

 regard to improving lakes or rivers, it all comes to the same 

 thing, and that is money ; and I hardly think that people 

 would be induced to start any scheme for improving " The 

 Lakes " unless they had some reasonable expectation of not 

 only success, but of their money returning to them a proper 

 interest. 



It is certain that one must be very careful how one inter- 



