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waters, having sailed them for over twenty years ; as well as a most trustworthy 

 and efficient crew. The captain's report of the work done will be found at 

 pages b'9-74. 



The "Gladys" and " Maud," sailing craft, have also maintained a constant 

 patrol on the Georgian Bay, the former between Penetang and Point au Baril, 

 and the latter in the North Channel and northern portion of the bay as far east 

 as the Bustards. The "Gladys" was in use by the Crown Lands Department 

 for a number of years before her transfer to the Fisheries' service, and is now 

 reported unseaworthy and beyond repair. 



The " Eva Bell," the steam launch which polices the Rideau waters, has 

 done good service. It will be remembered that she was donated by persons who 

 spend their summers in that attractive locality, and who were anxious for the 

 proper protection of the excellent fishing to be had there. Before this boat was 

 placed in commission, much poaching was committed, but little, if any, is 

 believed to have been done during the last two years. Her master is himself an 

 old fisherman, and familiar with the waters where illegal fishing would be apt to 

 be carried on. 



Anglers' Associations. 



It is gratifying to learn that the Anglers' Associations which have been 

 organized are not anglers' associations in name only, but that they are taking 

 an active interest in the protection of waters in their several localities from the 

 depredations of the poacher, and are also influencing public opinion to the extent 

 that everyone is manifesting a greater interest in the fisheries. Violations are 

 consequently becoming much less frequent. Our officers have generally found 

 the Anglers' Association to be a reliable medium of communication in regard to 

 information desired in respect to the inland fisheries. 



Stocking Inland Waters. 



The work inaugurated last year of transplanting black bass has been 

 continued, though a lesser number were, it is to be regretted, handled, owing 

 to the almost continuous rough weather at the points from which the supply 

 was procured, and the consequent difficulty in obtaining fish in sufficient num- 

 bers. The deposits were again made in waters upon which the drain has for 

 many years been very great, such as the Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes, as well 

 as in waters which are fast becoming popular resorts, but which nature 

 in her distribution had overlooked, namely, the Lake of Bays. In due 

 time, it is hoped attention may be directed to waters nearer the busy 

 centres, and also to the beautiful rivers which wend their way through 

 our agricultural districts, rivers now barren of game rish, but in every way 

 suited for the reception of bass. The demand is increasing as the value and 

 importance of the work is appreciated, and has exceeded our utmost endeavors 

 to cope with it, in view of the fact that the period during which it is possible 

 to obtain a supply of parent fish from their native waters is short. There are 

 also many lakes and rivers which it is most desirable to stock which cannot be 

 reached with the adult fish. It is therefore suggested that if the object which 

 the Department has in view is to be early attained, rearing ponds should be 

 established at convenient points as an adjunct to our present system. It is 

 believed that no expenditure is being incurred by the province which will be 

 more heartily endorsed or give a more beneficial return than that of restoring 

 the fishing in the inland waters. 



An exceptional opportunity was afforded the Department of purchasing 

 50,000 bass fry, which were retained in the pond for several months, and then 



