The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-14

anu CdEIiSu Out. some OF the OLneF
lakes are made tributary to the otter
Tail river by small streams and all
have outlets by which they are kept
stocked with fish.
The water is clear and fresh which
makes the fish solid and healthy. so
unlike those which come from the
contaminated rivers and creeks of
some localities. This rs q point wor-
thy OF notice. What is more pleas
ing to the fisherman than to pull from
cool, clear water a fine solid specimen
of the finny tribe. which, when cooked
offers Arm, fine favored f1esh This
can be secured in the Perham lakes.
No sewage is dumped into them and
at times the water is so clear that 1t
is possible to see the bottom at the
deepest places.
Facilities for Fishing.
On nearly all of the lakes there are
several places where boats and fishing
tackle can be secured at a small cost.
This is handy for those who do not
wish to be bothered with carrying
this paraphernalia with them. Boats
are absolutely necessary. There are
also places on all the 4aKes where
meals and rooms may be secured as
we'll as the regular resorts on the
Big and Little Pine lakes This makes
1T ideal for those who wish to spend
only day or so or for those who in
tend TO spend the summer or their va
cation.
The Big and Little Pine Lakes.
Two of the principal fishing lakes
are the Big and Little Pine lakes.
They are visited oftener because of
their close proximity to Perham, the
former being three and the latter one
mile from town. These two bodies
of water are close together and are
Joined by the Otter Tail river. Little
Pine lake is direct north of the city
while Big Pine is northeast. Both
are excellent fishing lakes, it being an
easy matter to catch a good string on
favorable days in an hour or two.
They attract a large number Of people
every summer, some Of whom spend
several months at private cottages,
which are located in colonies, at the
resort hotels.
The Big Pine is one or the largest
bodies OF water in Otter Tail county.
It Is seven miles long by four miles
wide. 1t is quite deep in places. AS
a beauty spot, this lake and it's sur
roundings in unsurpassed. 1t Is COM
pletely surrounded. by a forest Of nat
ural timber, mostly oak, pine and
birch. The variation of the shore
adds to the utility OF the lakes. In
some places the shore is quite high
and steep while in others there are
fine, sandy beaches. These beaches
are ideal for boat landings and for
bathing. The gradual slope OF the
sandy lake bed giving the bather all
that is secured at a sea shore with
the single exception of the salt water.
Some Of the Resorts.
On the west side of Big Pine and
situated on high bluff overlooking
the lake is one of the popular resorts.
This delightful place was built two
years ago and has been very popular
since its establishment. 1t consists of
a large new hotel and a number of
cottages. A short distance from the
hotel is fine sandy beach where there
Is boat landing and bath houses.
Boats and all facilities for 1shing are
to be secured here and the establish
ment maintains launch and yacht.
This has become a favorite resort
for those from Fargo and other near
by towns who wish to spend a few
days fishing, while many go there for
the summer. There are also many
other popular places on the Little
Pine, while private cottages are scat
tered along the shore lines of both
) lakes. n.... - #.
Otter Tail Lake.
These two lakes are not the only
good fishing beds. Every lake Is we'll
stocked and all have record ana regu-
lar catches which indicate that none
} Of them are superior but that all are
OF the best.
} Driving thirteen miles southeast
from Perham the Otter Tail lake is
reached, It 1t the largest body of
} water in the county being ten mile
long by five miles wide. Like most
of the other lakes In this region the
shores are we'll covered with timber
and 1t has become quite a resort. The
] primeval woods offer good advantages
to those who wish to camp and make
the natural beauty of the lake some
} thing ideal.
Marion lake is sever miles from
! town; Dead lake, ten; Star lake
twelve; Devils lake, four, Lake Sybil
ten; Little Mcdonald, seven Big Nc
] Donald, thirteen; Long lake, ten and
Rush, Head and Round lakes, eight
miles.
All these lakes are reached by good
roads. The drives to any OF them IL
very pleasant in nice weather which
in themselves are q good outing. Rigs
can be secured at any of the three
livery barns In Perham. either day or
night while fishing accessories can be
secured at tho resorts on the lakes.
On Dead lake ins establishment ID
maintained by a st. Paul organixa-
ton known as the Island Park Hunt
and Fish club. This establishment Ii
for the use of Its members and they
spend much time hunting and ashine
in season at this resort. A keeper ID
constantly on the ground to care for
the institution,
bunting Alse Feature.
These lakes are not alone noted FOL
the excellent fshing they afferd, All
kinds Of aquatic wild fowl haunt these
bodies OF water whtch have become
favorite resorts for hunters, Ducks
and geese are to be found in abunr
I daee In the spring and fall when they
y are making their serai-annual migra.
4 tons, With this excellent hunting