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BULLETIN OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 



AichopUtes inteiruptus (Girard). Sacramento perch. 



The Sacramento perch is locally known as perch, sunfish, and bass. It is found in the lower courses 

 of the larger desert streams and in Walker, Pyramid, and Winnemucca Lakes. It reaches a large size, 

 an angler reported one which weighed 5 poimds. It may be taken in numbers after the weather grows 

 warm, in the latter part of May or early in June, by trolling or with a light bait-casting outfit. Specimens 

 are attracted by small minnows or spinners with naked or baited hooks. The following meastirements 

 and weights are from specimens caught in Winnemucca Lake : 



Large eggs were found in specimens taken from Pyramid and Winnemucca Lakes May ii, May 22, 

 June 4, and Jime 7. 



Lepomis pallidas (Mitchill). Bluegill. 



Specimens measuring 45^4 to 6J^ inches were caught in Susan Creek, July 13, 1911. 

 is said to have been introduced in October, 1908. 



The species 



