Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-06

DIR the pecuiarities noticed
is the difference in the depth of
water in which each Is found.
For instance, the white fish sof
Lake Ontario have range of
from ten to twenty fathoms,
while Lake Superior
range from ten nifty fathoms
in depth. These nsh are
local in their habits than many other varieties and do
not wander around random They migrate during
the breeding season that the be deposit
ed in shallower water but, during eight
in the year the fisherman knowing their II pretty
certain OF the best locality to cast his net
number of restrictive laws have been passed re-
gardng the size Of white fish which be caught and
sold, and the decrease which had great
cause serious alarm to the cuturists of the
try, bids fair to be than overcome by the eff
forts made to protect the fish. The Canadian and
American governments cooperating in number
of measures calculated to advance the white in
dustries these lake waters which common to
botn There numbers OF hatcheriss which hatch
the eggs which the fishermen furnish. the small
fish thus distributed the lakes. thus
menting the supply that would naturally develop,
Usually the white hsn comparatively small, rang
ing from three to i've pounds although occasionally
big fish, story, recently circulated
the Illinois association meeting when
white fish over three feet long was reported
While white FISH is regarded as the most important
of the Great Lake fishing products the bass
perch, herring buffalo fish and several others
give variety to the supply which is sent TO the inland
markets each day. They sent fresh in large quan
ties while the facilities for sailing and smoking them
the shores Of the waters from which they come
being continually. The fishing begins IN
spring the is sufficiently free from
until heavy ice is formed in the vim
ter. The season therefore varies in length
On Lake Superior the fishing industry employe
about fifteen hundred men, about twothirds of whom
employed upon the boats in catching the fish and
balance handling It for the markets. The equip
ment includes small boats gasoline launches, fishing
and transporting vessels, and different kinds OF net
During the fishing season. most Of the fishermen and
their families camp some OF the small islands near
the fishing grounds These islands not connected
with the mainland by cable. that their only COM
municaton Is by steamer OF small boats There ara
posto1ces at these small fishing village
visit them regularly carrying mail and
supplies. The log cabins Of the fishermen, the more
pretenous belong to the club men, and several
attractive hotels have made some or them
attractive places during the season At the end
of October their families home I'd
prepare the next and the islands are prac
tically deserted
The fisheries Of Lake Michigan are divided among
of Illinois, wisconsin Michigan and Indiana
and last year their products Appropriated s2oOooOO
in value. About 5000 employed altogeth
about half Of whom were engaged in the shore
boat fisheries about 600 upon large
balance shOremen The fishery trade of this lake
is divided between Chicago Green Bay, Wis. and
consists Of fresh sailed and smoked products. Lob
sters and crawhsh important item among the
fish of this locality and and CLANS also
cured in large quantities The most valuable hsh taken
from Lake Huron trout and wall eyed pike. Lake
Huron OF acknowledged high quality and
range from five to eight pounds in weight The geatet
part Of the fish handled By wholesale dealers along the
caught waters within the American boun.
daries. but considerable amount OF sturgeon and
caviar handled comes from the Canadian waters.
number of fisheries along Lake St Clair and the
Clair rivers supply valuable food
considerable portion Of the work of these is
line fishing for sturgeon which is active in April
and May although threefourths Of the eaten Of
these waters is that Of wall-syed pike. The fisheries
Erie, Lake Ontario and of the Niagara and ST
Lawrence practically varieties
those Of the other lakes. The largest ini
vestnent in the upon part any one
sive wholesale fish commerce centering at Chicago,
Michigan produces the largest yield Of fish
Tae stocking Of the inland rivers nsh has now
reached stage practical value In the Mississippi
river the been introduced in sufficient
quantities make notable addition to the catch
during the past years. In number Of the states
trout being introduced in considerable quantities
bv different agencies The Pennsylvania railroad has
undertaken responsibility Of introducing trout I'd
three larger streams Of That state to replace
those which have practically become extinct The
trout which used stock the streams g
larger than the former brook trout although II
is believed that their favor win be equally nns.
Complaints have been also coming in from different
states about fish dying in the smaller lakes and
The has been traced to vegetable poi-
destroyed OF vegetation known as "aIgae"
which grows IN fresh water. Most Of this was near
the shore so that which were In deeper water
escaped Some OF the best fishing grounds have
ed severely. parts Of Pennsylvania, chemicals
which were put in the water to destroy the "algae"
nave also destroyed the fish reservoir at Midtown
was noted for its thousands of sunhsh but not
was after introduction Chemicals
although effect noticed upon and a
number of other fish. 1t thought
destruction Of the agae would tend to promote the
growth of fish, proved detrimental a num-