102 EEPOET OF THE COMMISSIONEE OF FISHERIES. 



Unless trained men familiar with fishes and fishery gear, methods, and 

 products are placed in charge of this work the office of fishery inspector 

 should be abolished. 



7. Power should be given to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor 

 to make, as occasion requires, such minor regulations as may be 

 deemed necessary for the good of the industry, including the closing 

 of streams and lakes and of their approaches, these regulations to be 

 made on full consideration of the various ways in which different 

 fisheries may be affected. 



In justice to the fishing interests of Alaska it is important that all 

 these matters receive early consideration. All necessary legislation 

 and regulations should be perfected and promulgated as soon as pos- 

 sible, so that the canning companies may know the conditions under 

 which the fisheries are to be carried on next season and make their 

 plans accordingly. 



THE COD FISHERIES OF THE SHUMAGIN ISLANDS. 



Representations having been made to the Bureau that the cod fish- 

 eries centering at the Shumagin Islands were becoming depleted, those 

 islands were visited by the Alaska salmon commission and inquiries 

 made concerning the condition of the fishery. It was found that the 

 difficulty of securing remunerative fares is increasing year by year. 

 Until recently an abundance of fish was found in the immediate vicinity 

 of the islands, but now the fishermen are compelled to go much greater 

 distances and the fish average smaller than formerly. It is believed 

 by the special commission that the establishment of a cod hatchery at 

 Sand Point, Pirate Cove, or some equally good location at the Shu- 

 magin Islands would not only conserve this important fishery, but 

 build it up to proportions exceeding any previous condition. Such a 

 station would be easy of construction and operation, and its establish- 

 ment is strongly recommended. 



FISHES OF THE YUKON RIVER. 



Collections were made by the Alaska salmon commission in the head- 

 waters of the Yukon, at Caribou Crossing, Yukon Territory, Lake 

 Bennett, and White Pass. Nine species of fish were found, as follows: 

 The Mackinaw trout {Cristivomer namaycush), pike {JEsox lucius)^ 

 Alaska grayling {Thymallus signifer)^ sucker {Catostomus)^ blob {Oot- 

 tus), white-fish {Coregomcs, 2 species), and white-fish {Argyrosomits, 

 2 species). The inconnu {Stenodtis machenzii) was not seen. This is 

 the first collection of fishes made in the upper Yukon. 



INVESTIGATI )NS IN MAINE. 



The fresh waters of this State have been under investigation for the 

 past few years, and some of the results were recorded in the last annual 



