1918 GAME AXD FISHEKTES. 13 



Mohawk, December 31st, 1917. 

 D. McDonald, Esq., 



Acting Deputy Minister of Game and Fisheries, Toronto, Ont. 



Deab Sir^ — I beg to submit my ninth annual report of the work done at the 

 Mt. Pleasant Hatchery, 



Bass : The output of parent bass totalled 438 and small-mouthed black bass 

 fingerlings 735,000, which were successfully transplanted in the most suitable in- 

 land waters of the Province in good condition. While the output was slightly 

 below that of last year they were larger fish and good results may shortly be looked 

 for. 



Trout: The brook trout did remarkably well this season owing to the new 

 supply of spring water which was installed last fall: 301,000 fingerlings of good 

 size, some measuring from four to five inches in length, were deposited in the dif- 

 ferent spring waters of the Province and no mortality in transit was noticed. I 

 also assisted in transplanting 600,000 lake trout fry from the Wiarton Hatchery. 

 A considerable amount of brook trout, brown trout and salmon trout spawn has 

 been secured this fall and a good season is looked forward to. 



I assisted Mr. H. Watson, who had charge of the important work of trans- 

 planting, and who always insisted upon having the fish properly planted and in 

 suitable waters, so the best possible results are sure to develop. I wish here to 

 thank the different railway officials for the courtesy and good service rendered by 

 them. 



Construction Work: A new residence for the Superintendent, which will be 

 in keeping with the rest of the hatchery, has been erected and will soon be occupied. 

 The hatchery grounds which are very large have a splendid appearance owing to 

 their general layout and the numerous flower-beds, also to their being completely 

 sodded. A considerable amount of labor is required in cutting grass and keeping 

 everything tidy throughout the summer season. 



I would recommend that the property at the head of our water supply be 

 secured, also that a series of some six rearing trout ponds be erected to take care 

 of young fry when they are ready to leave the hatchery. 



I remain. 



Yours truly, 



J. T. Edwards, 

 Superintendent, Mt. Pleasant Hatchery. 



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