of the 'Fishery Board for Scotland. 



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REPORT FROM BALGAY DISTRICT. 



Take of Fish— 



1. The number of salmon and grilse : — None. 



2. Sea trout : — 



The number taken was small m comparison with former years owing 

 to waters not having been fished this year. 



Protection — 



1. All expenses are paid by Mr. C. J. Murray and the Earl of Lovelace. 



2. One water bailiff is employad and the keepers assist. 



3. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follows: — None. 



Obstructions to the Passage of Fish — 



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



2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ? — Yes. 



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



The Spawning Season— 



1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 5th October. 



2. The greatest number spawned in October. 



3. Spawning ceased at end of November. 



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



spa\vning season is regarded as fairly good. 



Smolts— 



As a smolt year 1914 was fairly good. 



REPORT FROM AWE DISTRICT. 



Take of Fish— 



1. The estimated catch in relation to that of former years was : — • 



{a) By fixed engine — ^Below the average. 

 (6) By sweep net — Below the average, 

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



2. Sea trout : — -Slight improvement in numbers of large sea trout ; good 



improvement in young sea trout. 



3. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 35 lb. 

 The particulars of place of capture are : — ^Rod and line, at Dalmally, waters 



of the River Awe. 



Protection — 



1. The assessable rental for 1914 was £1721 15s. 8d. 



2. The assessment levied was Is. 9d. per £1. 



3. One water bailiff is employed. 



4. No prosecutions instituted. 



Pollutions — 



None. 



The Spawning Season— 



1. Heavy state of river prevented observation of commencement of spawning. 



2. The greatest number spawned about end of November. 



3. Spawning ceased about the end of December. 



4. The numbers of breeding fish could not be observed owing to the heavy 



state of river. 



Smolts— 



1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in Aprils 



2. As a smolt year 1914 was fairly good, 



