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the best policy with regard to the trout in that vicinity. The large 

 lake and the inflowing Oswegatchie River make an unusual com- 

 bination of conditions which are particularly favorable for the pro- 

 duction of large trout. In fact, the region is reported to include the 

 best trout waters in the Adirondacks, and naturally their importance 

 justifies most careful study. 



A field party from the Station consisting of four men made a 

 preliminary reconnaissance of the situation during September with 

 the idea of preparing plans for continuing the study in the spring. 



