16 DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISHERIES No. 9 



Our collection of lake trout eggs depends on the operations of commercial 

 fishermen when the fish are spawning. One important seat of spawntaking opera- 

 tions is the Georgian bay. Weather conditions in the fall of the year upset the 

 best organized plans, and the collection is often adversely affected. This was the 

 chief cause of the reduced collection and distribution in 1932. Spawntaking 

 operations under the supervision of Wiarton, Southampton, Sault Ste. Marie 

 and Port Arthur hatcheries were responsible for the bulk of the output. The 

 organization of spawntaking operations at Belleville got away to a good start, 

 but adverse weather conditions prevented its successful culmination. 



Whitefish 



The distribution of whitefish in 1931 amounted to 342,107,000 fry, plus 

 1,500,000 eyed eggs, whereas in 1932 the distribution amounted to 229,035,000 

 fry. Provincial fish hatcheries at Glenora, Collingwood, and Normandale, 

 contributed in largest measure to the success of the year's output. Belleville, 

 Kihgsville and Kenora made satisfactory contributions. 



Lake Herring 



It is most interesting to note the satisfactory increase in distribution of 

 lake herring since 1926. The successful operations at Glenora hatchery 

 contributed most to the enlarged output in 1932, which was double that of the 

 previous year. 



Yellow Pickerel (Pike-Perch or Dore) 



Successful pickerel operations at Kenora, Fort Frances and Sarnia hatcheries 

 were responsible for the excellent showing in the distribution of fry, which 

 amounted to 136,450,000 in 1931 as compared with 256,846,500 fry plus 1,000,000 

 eyed eggs in the spring of 1932. 



Maskinonge 



Maskinonge fry are reared artificially in a portable type of hatchery located 

 on the Pigeon river, Omemee, each spring. In 1931 65,000 fry were distributed. 

 The output was increased to 115,000 fry in 1932. A reference to appendices 1 

 and 3, pages 23 and 29 will give the details in connection with the distribution 

 of this important game-fish. 



Black Bass 



The total output of pond-cultured black bass, both the large-mouthed and 

 small-mouthed species, continues to show a creditable increase. 



In addition to pond culture a number of lakes and one stream have been 

 used as sources of supply for the purpose of re-stocking depleted bass waters 

 of the particular region where these lakes and streams are located. 



The following tables provide in detail information regarding quantities of 

 black bass distributed from our ponds and from other waters as the result of 

 harvesting: 



