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Lake St. Joseph, distant about twenty miles from 

 Quebec, is a most magnificent sheet of water, and has 

 excellent fishing for both trout and basse; tbe trout 

 fishing in June and July. The other lakes abound in 

 trout, but those that are nearer to Quebec have been 

 much injured by fishing during spawning time. 



Lake St. Charles has long been famous for affording 

 splendid sport. This lake is in shape like an hour-glass, 

 narrowing at the centre; immense fish are occasionally 

 taken in it, though formerly they were much more 

 abundant. The Narrows is a favourite spot for fishing. 

 At the head of the lake there is a different species of 

 trout caught — called the Silver-trout — owing their pecu- 

 liarity solely, I believe, to the existence of fine sand 

 banks in that locality. Some persons prefer fishing in 

 the lower lake. The large fish are generally taken at 

 day-break with bait lines. 



Lake Beaufort is my favourite lake, and here the 

 finest fish in Canada are taken. In shape, colour, and 

 flavour no other trout can equal them. It is indeed a 

 fairy spot, embosomed on all sides by woods, with here 

 and there a farm. I can conceive no enjoyment equal to 

 a day or two spent in the month of July at this lovely 

 place. I consider one Lake Beaufort trout to be worth 

 half-a-dozen from any other lake, and any evening in 

 the months of June, July, or August, you may chance to 



