Guide book to the Megantic, Spider, and upper Dead river regions of the province of Quebec and state of Maine .. . exceptionof a few rods near the foot of the pond, opposite theHathan Bog, which were included in the fire. It isthe largest body of water up in the Gore, being over amile long and half a mile wide. It is almost round inshape, containing a very pretty island in its center. Theillustration rtn page 69 is from a photograpli taken from the head of the pond, near the inlet, and shows-the island and the mountains in the distance (south) forming the valley in which lies the Chain ofPonds
Guide book to the Megantic, Spider, and upper Dead river regions of the province of Quebec and state of Maine .. . exceptionof a few rods near the foot of the pond, opposite theHathan Bog, which were included in the fire. It isthe largest body of water up in the Gore, being over amile long and half a mile wide. It is almost round inshape, containing a very pretty island in its center. Theillustration rtn page 69 is from a photograpli taken from the head of the pond, near the inlet, and shows-the island and the mountains in the distance (south) forming the valley in which lies the Chain ofPonds proper. A more secluded romantic spot to camp in cannot be found anywhere in the water is clear and cold, and contains both speckled and lake trout. The largest speckled trout in theregion are to be found in Crosby Pond, but like all large trout they only rise to the fly at certain these times, the trout will average four to five pounds. Small trout, from one-quarter of a poundto a pound in weight, will rise to the fly almost any time at the head of the lake. Crosby Pond is full of. minnows, which probably accounts for the trout not rising to a fly, which may possibly be remedied byrestocking with small fry, without putting in the usual quota of bait fish, and thus giving the troutpredominance. The lake undoubtedly contains fine trout, and is well worthy of a trial; and on accountof its proximity to Ilathan Bog, and the excellent facilities afforded for camping, it is sure to become afavorite resort. Deer come down to its shores to drink and escape from the flies, and in the summerseason can be seen almost any morning or evening ; but, as the law is not off in Maine till October, notmany can be shot, as by that time there is plenty of water for them in the forests. A camp owned byMr. Wells, of New York, is built on the west shore, just opposite where the Club camp will be connect this pond with Hathan Bog (one-half mile). Rush Lake (si
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