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the heavy waxed lines now in general use would answer 

 to a comparative degree. It is a difficult though not 

 refined mode of fishing, and is the only way of casting 

 eighty yards. 



The following is a list of the principal salmon and 

 trout rivers of Canada and New Brunswick, with the 

 distances of the former from Quebec, and such informa- 

 tion as could be obtained concerning their character and 

 condition. Those marked in italics have been leased 

 to private individuals, but the others are open to all 

 comers. 



The Jacques Cartier is the only river near Quebec 

 which, at the present time, affords any salmon. 



From Quebec to Murray Bay is . 78 miles. 



Here there is a river that furnishes a few salmon and 

 many fine trout. 



From Murray Bay to the Saguenay is 44 120 

 There is excellent sea trout fishing in the Saguenay 

 and its tributary, the St. Marguerite, is a superior salmon 

 river. 



River Escoumain 23 



Between it and the Saguenay are the two Bergeronnes, 

 and both furnish a few salmon and many trout. 



Portneuf . ... . , . .26 

 Plenty of trout and some salmon. 



Sault de Cochon 9 



Impassable for salmon, but affording excellent trout 

 fishing at its mouth. 



LaVal . . . . . , . 2 

 Superior salmon and trout river. 



