of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 



The Salmon Disease- 

 No salmon disease observed. 



The Spawning- Season— 



1. Fi6h were first noticed spawning in December. 



2. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past 



spawning season is regarded as very poor — the number of breeding fish 

 observed being small. 



Smolts— 



As a smolt year 1905 was, curiously enough, considered quite an average 

 one — at least the average number of smolts and fry were observed in 

 the lower reaches and estuary. 



Artificial Propagation of Salmon— 



1. The number of ova secured locally during the past season was nil. 



2. In securing ova the numbers of male and female fish captured were 



nil. 



General- 

 Owing to the falling-off in the returns this year, a meeting of proprietors 

 was convened to consider what steps should be taken to improve 

 matters now that the pollution has ceased. Very valuable suggestions 

 and advice, kindly tendered by Mr. Calderwood, have since been 

 before the proprietors, and it is hoped something practical may result. 



REPORT FROM STINCHAR DISTRICT. 

 Take of Fish— 



1. As compared with the average results of previous years, the take of fish 



generally throughout the district has been smaller. 

 More particularly it has been : — 



(a) By fixed engines in the sea, considerably less. 



(b) By rod and line, less. 



2. Grilse and sea trout appeared in August. 



3. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 20 lbs. 



Protection— 



1. The assessable rental for 1905 was £400. 



2. The assessment levied was ,£15 13s. 4d. 



3. There is one water bailiff employed. 



4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follows : — No 



prosecutions. 



Obstructions to the Passage of Fish— 



1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect : — None. 



2. Fish passes built or in prospect : — None. 



3. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with : — None. 



Pollutions- 

 No pollution. 



The Salmon Disease- 

 No disease. 



The Spawning Season— 



1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 28th November. 



2. The greatest number spawned 1st December to middle of January. 



3. Spawning ceased about end of January. 



4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past 



spawning season is regarded as bad. 



