SALMON FISHERIES OF PACIFIC COAST. 



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Alsea River. — In 1902 the State established a station on the Willis 

 Vidito place, near the town of Alsea. In 1907 an experimental 

 station was established on this river at the moutli of Rock Creek, 

 about 14 miles above the head of tidewater. 



Yaquina River. — In 1902 the State established a hatching station 

 on the Big Elk River, a tributary of Yaquina River, about 3 miles 

 above its confluence with the main river. • This station was made 

 permanent the next year. 



Tillamook Bay. — In 1902 the State established a station on Wilson 

 River, a tributary of Tillamook Bay, and about 8 miles above tide 

 water. In 1906 the station was removed to the Trask River, a tribu- 

 tary of Tillamook Bay. 



DISTRIBUTION. 



The following table shows the distribution of fry in the coastal 

 streams of the State by the Government and the State. 



Distribution op Salmon Fry in the Coastal Streams of Oregon. 



