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Appendices to Tirentn-ninth Anmial Report 



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

 spawning season is regarded as good. 

 The water bailiff carefully observed and reported on spawning fish this 

 season. His conclusions seem to point to the fact that spawning goes on 

 till well on in December in each year, instead of ending in November as 

 previously reported. 



Smolts— 



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



2. As a smolt year 1910 was average. 



The Loch Bradan Water Works, at the source of the river, have now been 

 completed, and it remains to be seen Avhether the regular daily supply of 

 2,000,000 gallons from this scheme will have an appreciably beneficial 

 eftect on the angling. 



REPORT FROM STINCHAR DISTRICT. 

 Take of Pish— 



1. The take of fish has been about the average. 



Particulars as to times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow : — 



About middle of May. 

 4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 27 lbs. 



Killed by rod. 



Protection— 



1. The assessable rental for 1910 was £400. 



2. The assessment levied was £14. 



.'1 The water bailiffs employed are 2 in number — one employed by Lord Stair, 

 and one at spawning period by the Fishery Board. 



Obstructions to the Passage of Pish. 



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



2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ? — Yes, so far as known. 



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



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



Pollutions— 



1 . The existing pollutions are — None, so far as known. 



The Salmon Disease— 



1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of October. 



The Spawning Season— 



1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 20th November. 



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

 spawning season is regarded as a good average season. 



Smolts— 



1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in the middle of May. 



2. As a smolt year 1910 was very good. 



REPORT FROM CREE DISTRICT. 

 Take of Fish— 



1. State whether the take of fish has been above or below the average of 

 previous years — 



(a) By fixed engines in the sea — Slightly better than last year, but 

 not good. 



{h) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters — Believed to be considerably 

 improved. 



(c) By rod and line — Above the average. 

 4. Fish t^ken from this river by rod and line average about 9 lbs. There was 

 no specially heavy fish taken in 1910. 



