| Show OUR FISH INDUSTRY How and Where Carp Can 18 Best Propagated Acting Conimifsloncr Mnsscr Replica to a Correspondent in the Herald Regard lug the interesting Subject To the Editor or THE HCIIAID In yesterdays HEHALD I note some queries que-ries by C T about the fish industry of Utah which I take pleasure in answering at least so far as 1 can do so intelligently Hot Springs lako has been well stocked I with young carp so also has Jordan river I dont think the lake has been secured to to the public as a public lake The deeper the water in a carp pond the cooler the water and consequently tho slower the growth of the fish because they grow much faster in warm water shallow waters are more exposed to the suns says than in cold Deep ponds give a greater area but tho fish in them arc correspondingly correspond-ingly more difficult to take A pond should be made so as to bo easily drained to the bottom Carp have been known to thrive in very shallow waters Tho more and fresher tho water running into a pond tile better the flavor and firmness of the fish Carp will thrive in almost any kind of water if not too strong in salts or minerals but the Hush will be more or less tainted by the impurities of tho water Raised under such conditions they should be carefully cleaned and put into a change of clear pure cold water for hours before they are cooked Leaves from trees are of no benefit to the carp yet they do but little harm The moment a fish any kind is caught a few sharp taps on the head between the eyes with a stick or stone will put it out of its misery This should not bo neglected The public waters north and south teem with fine large carp I heartily wish lish ermen would stock up our markets with them Every now and then I hear that the shad in Utah lake aro doing nicely This is indeed in-deed encouraging Any further information I can Impart anent Utahs fish industry will be gladly given Respectfully etc A M MfssEit I Acting Commissioner SALT LAKE August 5 |
