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between the north and south sides of the lake. At the same time 

 it should be pointed out that the stations along the south shore 

 are generally larger and therefore capable of supporting a greater 

 carp population. 



Breeding habits. — The carp spawn principally in May.* This 

 somewhat earlier date than that reported by Cole for the Great 



* For other observations in the watershed, see p. 92. 



Young stages of carp. The two smallest from Oneida lake, July 21, 1927; 

 young leather carp from Cassadaga creek, July 14, 1925 ; largest specimen 

 from Oneida lake, Sept. 15, 1927 



