Stuart Mill Creek. 



Brown Trout, 16 Lbs. 6 Oz., Length 

 32 Inches. 



The scope of the work at the two State Fish Hatcheries has been 

 limited thus far to the propagation of native, Eastern brook and Rain- 

 bow trout, the Montana grayling and some whitefish. With the excep- 

 tion of the common whitefish, the otliers are classed as game fish. 



The trout, char, grayling and whitefish all require quite pure, clear, 

 and cool water; hence while our mountain lakes and streams are nat- 

 urally the habitat of these fish, other species of fish ought not to be 

 introduced in such water now occupied by trout, etc., yet we have a 

 number of good edible fish, some of them excellent game fish, that are 

 easily propagated, which are, probably well adapted to waters wherein 

 the trout and grayling are never found, and that such non-trout waters 

 should be stocked with fish that would contribute to enjoyment and 

 welfare of the people of our state by furnishing them a liberal supply 

 of good food fish. 



The biennial report of the State of Oregon for the year 1913 shows 

 the value and importance of the Columbia River from its mouth to 

 Cascade Locks, covering an area of about 89,000 acres. This stream 



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