48 Fishing in North Carolina. 



ably the finest in this State. It is situated at 

 the head of tide-water on a small creek, eight 

 miles from Havelock, a station on the Atlantic 

 and North Carolina Kailroad, whence convey- 

 ance may be obtained at reasonable rates. The 

 Wayside Inn managed by the owner of the pond 

 affords neat lodging and substantial grub at 

 very reasonable rates. No charge is made for 

 fishing, nor for boats, although the supply of 

 the latter is inadequate. 



The pond covers an area of 300 acres, and 

 probably half of this is occupied by cypress 

 trees ; afford shade, refuge, and feeding ground 

 for the fish. These trees surround the pond, 

 extending 50 yards or more into the water 

 which is from 3 to 6 feet deep — gradually 

 deepening to as much as 40 feet in the middle 

 of the pond. 



Eass are plentiful and run to a very large 

 size; all kinds of perch, including the long, 

 barred; raccoon perch, are likewise plentiful 

 but the speckled perch is most frequently met 

 with. 



There are also some jack, but nobody thinks 



