ALASKA FISHERY AND FUR-SEAL INDUSTRIES 993 
CHINIK CREEK 
The weir in Chinik Creek, which empties into Kamishak Bay, was 
ready for operation on June 18. From June 19 to August 1, inclusive, 
19,349 red salmon were counted, and it was estimated that between 
4,000 and 5,000 ascended the stream afterward. The work at this 
weir was carried on by stream guard T. W. Lloyd, under the super- 
vision of Acting Warden Wallace R. Newcomb. 
ENGLISH BAY 
From June 1 to August 10, inclusive, 15,767 red salmon and 171 
pinks were counted through the weir in the stream at the head of 
English Bay. It was estimated that 750 red salmon ascended the 
stream in May, before the weir was completed. Stream guard P. G. 
Maltbie performed the work here, under the direction of Acting Warden 
Wallace R. Newcomb. 
FISH CREEK 
A new weir was operated this year in Fish Creek, about 15 miles 
north of Anchorage, on the west shore of Knik Arm at the head of 
Cook Inlet. This weir was established in order that additional data 
might be obtained in connection with the conservation of salmon in 
that locality, where recent colonization makes the preservation of the 
fisheries a matter of increasing importance. In Fish Creek, as in a 
number of other streams in the Cook Inlet area, the salmon runs 
may be seriously damaged both by settlers and bears, owing to the 
fact that when the fish are disturbed in the early part of their journey 
upstream they return to salt water, and if the tide is out they are 
stranded on the quicksand and destroyed. 
The season’s escapement tallied at the weir from July 15 to 
August 11, inclusive, consisted of 203,032 red salmon, 2,383 pinks, 
1,558 cohos, 23 chums, and 3 kings. 
Andrew Berg served as stream guard and weir operator at this 
place, under Acting Warden Wallace R. Newcomb. 
KALGIN ISLAND CREEK 
A count of salmon ascending the creek on the east side of Kalgin 
Island was again made by the stream guard stationed in that locality. 
No weir was erected, as the creek spreads out over the flats as it enters 
salt water, and a barrier would cause the ascending salmon to turn 
back and become stranded. Salmon can enter the stream only during 
or near high tide, and they were counted on both day and night 
tides. The total count from June 1 to August 4, was 18,670 red 
salmon. Jack Tansy carried on the patrol at this place and kept the 
channel clear of debris and barriers that would prevent the ascent 
of salmon to the spawning grounds. His work was under the direc- 
tion of Acting Warden Wallace R. Newcomb. 
KARLUK RIVER 
Construction of the weir in Karluk River was begun on May 7 
and completed on May 11. Although the weather was bad, the 
water level was not high for the time of year, and the work was accom- 
plished without unusual difficulties. Traps were installed to facili- 
