REPORT ON INLAND FISHERIES. 



BLACK BASS. 



As before reported, black bass are a complete success, and all, or 

 nearly all, of the waters in the State suitable for them are now stocked 

 with them. Certain parties profess to regret this fact and to wish for 

 the good old times when nothing but the all-devouring and worthless 

 pickerel was the only fish to be taken. We can only say ' ' such men 

 are dangerous" and partake, we fear, of the nature of the fish whose 

 praise they sing. 



LAND-LOCKED SALMON. 



We received from Mr. Atkins, of Maine, through Prof. Baird, ten 

 thousand eggs in February and hatched them with very small loss, 

 and they are now about ready to distribute. 



In conclusion, the Commissioners respectfully recommend the pass- 

 age of the act amending Sections 29 and 31 of Chapter 134 of the 

 General Statutes, now in the hands of the Committee on Fisheries of 

 the Senate. 



We close our report for the year with our cash account annexed. 



