POND-CULTUEE OF BLACK BASS ,5 



ible effect on fry, or advanced fry, and is bener 

 ficial to mature fish. 



As a rule the best water for both kinds of 

 bass is from a stream draining a lake. It i^ 

 even more desirable when taken directly from 

 the lake itself, because it is better aerated and 

 probably contains more plankton, or minute 

 surface forms of animal life which are essen- 

 tial as food for advanced fry and young bass", 

 and which are taken unconsciously by the large 

 fish. Next to water flowing from a lake is 

 stream water which is not too frequently spring 

 fed ; and after this in value is river water. 



JChoice of Site. — Three conditions are neces- 

 sary as a basis for successful cultivation of 

 smaU-mouthed bass ; a favourable site, properly 

 constructed ponds, and suitable water. Nearly 

 all other problems which may and will arise 

 are either subordinate or sequences. 



iWhen seeking a suitable site for bass-ponds, 

 a decided pitch in the ground is not vital, as it 

 is only necessary to have sufficient for complete 

 drainage, A relatively large area of ground 

 is required if many thousand young fish are to 

 be fed, say at least 25 acres. A pond of half 



