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salmon is done in Purissima Creek by tourists from San Francisco, and also by inhabitants of Half 

 Moon Bay. 



In Gregoiio Creek there are no professional fishermen, but some hook-aud-line fishing is done 

 at irregular seasons. 



At Half Moon Bay are about ten men, who fish when they can find nothing else to do. They 

 use hook and line and fish oft" the rocks. 



The statistics regarding the fisheries of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties are 

 given in the following table: 



Statement of the fisheries of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties * showing the number of fishermen, the amount of 



capital invested, and the quantities and values of the products. 



* Tbe county of Santa Clara baa no fislit rit-s, vide ante. 



