REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND FISHERIES. 



XLIII 



NoRTnviixK Station, Michigan (Frank N. Clark, Supkrintendent). 



The operations of this station were confined to tlie propagation and 

 rearing of trouts. 



Von, Behr trout. — The spawning of tliis trout began October 30, 1891, 

 and ended January 7, 1892, during which time 587,000 eggs were 

 secured from the station's stock tisli, 795 females and 653 males being- 

 used. In addition to these, a consignment of 18,000 eggs was received 

 from Germany, making a total of 605,000. Of this number, 116,000 

 were hatched (commencing in February) and retained at the station 

 for rearing; the remainder were distributed as follows: 



The distribution of yearlings was commenced January 23, 1892, and 

 terminated March 28. The tish to distant waters were consigned to 

 applicants in Kcuitucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsyl- 

 vania, and Michigan. Tlie number sent out was 7,127; the transfers 

 being made by car No. 1. Jn local waters 200 tish were planted. 



