254 SCIENCE OF FISHING. 



The carp and the catfish are common in almost every 

 state in the Union. All of the carp have been introduced 

 from Europe and catfish have also been extended beyond 

 their natural range by transplanting. They have been intro- 

 duced into California and have thrived wonderfully. The 

 rivers of the Middle West are probably the best streams for 

 carp and the Illinois river is said to produce heavily of 

 these. The south shore of Lake Erie is also a great carp 

 producing water, and they are netted there and sent to the 

 city markets. There are four of the New England states 

 in which catfish are not found, but they are probably found 

 in every other state. Illinois is said to lead in the produc- 

 tion of this fish. 



Perhaps the best districts to go to for fishing in the 

 United States are Maine, New York, northern Michigan, 

 Wisconsin and Minnesota, Florida, California and Washing- 

 ton. In Canada, which is unsurpassed as an angler's resort, 

 the St. Lawrence river, New Brunswick, the many lakes of 

 Ontario, and British Columbia are the most noted places. 

 Newfoundland is noted for its salmon and trout. 



Practically all of northern Maine teems with speckled 

 trout and the many lakes and rivers offer an almost un- 

 limited field for the angler. Very large trout are taken in 

 some of the Maine waters, and I think that this state holds 

 the record for large speckled trout. The Rangeley lakes, 

 Moosehead lake, the Penobocot river, the Aroostock, are 

 among the much visited waters, but almost any part of the 

 state offers good fishing. Besides the speckled trout, lake 

 trout or togue are found in some of the lakes, also land- 

 locked salmon. 



In New York there is much good fishing to be had. 

 Some of the best bass fishing may be had there. There is 

 good bass fishing in practically all of the waters of the 

 central and western portions, and up in the northeastern part, 

 in the Adirondacks, very good trout fishing is obtained. 



