14 THE EEPOET UPON No. 14 



Mohawk, Dec. 5th. 1916. 

 D. McDonald, Esq., 



Acting Deputy Minister of Game and Fisheries. 



Deae Sir, — I beg to submit the following, my eighth annual report, in con- 

 nection with my work at the Mt. Pleasant hatchery. 



We were again very successful in propagating small mouth black bass, which 

 is the most important species of fish propagated at this hatchery, the output of 

 which was greatly in excess of that of any former year, and totalled nearly one 

 million fingerlings, which were successfully transplanted and the different waters 

 restocked receiving a substantial supply, which should thereby greatly improve the 

 fishing in them if they are allowed to mature. 



Beook Trout. 



The output of brook trout was not quite up to that of last year, which was no 

 fault of ours, but was caused by continued rains, thereby polluting our supply of 

 spring water. A new supply of water has been installed and better result* may be 

 looked for in future. 



Lake Trout. 



Five hundred thousand lake trout from the Wiarton hatchery, which were in 

 excellent condition, were also successfully transplanted. 



Restocking. 



Mr. Henry Watson, Special Officer for Eestocking, again had charge of that 

 important duty and good results may shortly be looked for. 



Construction Work. 



Some 900 feet of riprapping was done this season, and as no stone was avail- 

 able in this vicinity, cement blocks were made and laid in their stead. Between 

 1,800 and 1,900 feet of piping was also put down, thus connecting a new supply of 

 spring water to be used for hatching trout. A dike was also built to guard against 

 flood in spring time. 



Fish Car. 



Fish car " Beaver " had a good appearance since its having been newly painted. 

 The courtesy and assistance rendered by the different railway officials was all that 

 could be desired. 



The Hatchery. 



The hatchery again presented a fine appearance, the flowers and grounds were 

 greatly admired by the many thousands who visited the hatchery this season. 



There is still room for another bass pond. If help is available would recom- 

 mend its construction this coming season. 



In closing this report I desire to extend my warmest thanks forJ;he cordial 

 assistance and hearty co-operation received at the hands of your Department during 

 the year. 



I remain. 



Your obedient servant. 



J. T. Edwabds, 



Superintendent. 



