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viduals of this generation born in the spring reach a length 

 of six inches by the middle of September a rate of growth 

 of not less than one (1) inch per month throughout the 

 period. At this size there is a return migration to the sea, 

 and adult sexually mature specimens which are always 



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 power-boat. 



over six inches are never found in inside waters, the only 

 recorded exceptions being individuals caught in large passes 

 leading in from the sea and only on inrushing tides. 



"When cold weather approaches, spawning ceases and 

 the rate of growth of the young which have not reached 

 maturity is greatly slackened, later becoming practically 

 checked during December and January. Because of winter 

 rains, there is usually at this time a temporary seaward 

 migration, even of very young individuals, these also seeking 

 deeper waters during cold weather. As the warm season 

 approaches, growth is quickened and the small individuals 



