of the Fisher// Board for Scotland. 



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3. Spawning ceased end of November. 



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



spawning season is regarded as very moderate. 



Smolts— 



1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April and May. 



2. As a smolt year 1905 was not remarkable in any way. 



REPORT FROM DEE (SOL WAY) DISTRICT. 

 Take of Fish- 



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



generally throughout the district has been average. 



2. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 30 Libs. 

 The particulars of time and place of capture :— June. 



Protection — 



1. The assessable rental for 1905 was £1556. 



2. The assessment levied was £77 16s. 



3. The water bailiffs employed are 16 in number. 



4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted : — None. 



Obstructions to the Passage of Fish - 



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



2. With regard to the observance of bye-laws : — These are observed. 



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



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



Pollutions- 

 No pollution. 



The Salmon Disease- 

 No disease. 



The Spawning Season- 



1. Fish were first noticed spawning during the last few days of October. 



2. The greatest number spaAvned during the first ten days of November. 



3. Spawning ceased about 1st December. 



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



spawning season is regarded as fair. 



Smolts— 



1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April and May. 



2. As a smolt year 1905 was very light. 



REPORT FROM ANNAN DISTRICT. 

 Take of Fish^ 



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

 generally throughout the district has been below the average. 

 More particularly it has been 



(a) By fixed engines in the sea, below the average. 



(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters — No sweep-net fishing in 



district. 



(c) By rod ami line, below the average. 



