RIVER PRESERVING AND RIVER POACHING^ 



encouraged. And here I can only say that the pro- 

 prietor of the water must use his own judgment as to 

 whether common trout (Salmo f arid) : Loch Leven 

 trout (Salwo Levenensis\ Fontinalis (Salmo fontinalis\ 

 or Rainbow trout (Salmo irideus) are most suitable. 

 Of course if there are any other adjacent trout lakes 

 near, the owner had better enquire what species do 

 best in them. But if he has to make his own decision 

 he may find himself in a difficulty. 



Probably the best thing he can do is to order 

 the common trout : as, though the Loch Levens 

 are beautiful fish to look at and admirable on the 

 table, they are very particular as to where they live, 

 and do not flourish in many lakes. I have seen 

 them do well in Yorkshire and Dorsetshire, as well as 

 in their own home. 



Rainbow trout and Fontinalis I know very little 

 about ; but I have been told by several of the 

 principal trout-breeders that the latter do well in 

 both English lakes and rivers, are bold free risers, 

 and extremely game. As yet, however, I cannot quite 

 make out whether they agree with the Fan'o, should 

 they happen to be in the same water together, or 

 whether they have rather a tendency to oust the 

 native fish. 



Hut whatever species of trout are placed in river 



