REPORT OF STATE BOARD OF FISH COMMISSIONERS. 5 



We have granted all applications for fish for public waters in so far 

 as they were suitable for the varieties asked for; but so great a demand 

 has been made upon us in this direction that the supply has not been 

 equal to it, even with the increased output never before equaled. 



Total output for two years 27,273,981. 



The remarkable success of the plant of Eastern fresh-water fishes in 

 Lake Quyamaca, San Diego County, in 1891, would indicate that these 

 varieties, which are held in high esteem as food and game fishes 

 throughout the East, as well as others introduced here, will find con- 

 genial waters in our State, thereby adding to our already large variety 

 of fishes, and making our waters more productive. 



Efforts have been made to introduce desirable mollusks and crus- 

 taceans from one part of the State to another, with the hope of increas- 

 ing the range of these species, and consequently the supply. 



The sawdust question in the Truckee River has demanded attention, 

 and we are glad to report that this stream, as well as others, has been 

 kept free from pollution. 



The ladders upon dams have been frequently inspected, and kept in 

 repair. Such arrangements have been made that but few, if any, dams 

 are unprovided with ladders at the present time. 



The policy of retaining the trained and capable men who have been 

 employed in the work for many years, has enabled the Commission's 

 work to proceed without interruption, and has been the means of 

 saving many dollars to the State. We believe that this Commission 

 should be operated under civil service rules, as it will incite the men 

 employed to more careful and better work, knowing that they will be 

 retained so long as they are faithful and attentive. 



We have designed to conduct the business of the Commission on 

 business lines, and have, we believe, made the best possible use of the 

 money appropriated. The amount has many times seemed inadequate, 

 and we have been obliged to temporarily retire some of our men until 

 such time as our finances would permit their re-instatement. 



