276 Appendiees to Thirty-first Annual Report 



Smolts— 



1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in the beginning of April as 



usual. 



2. As a smolt year 1911 was average, 



XoTE. — The lessees of sea fisheries had not so good a year in 1912, and 

 their idea is that the fish were not on the coast in such numbers as usual. 



REPORT FROM STINCHAR DISTRICT. 



Take of Pish— 



1. The number of fish taken was : — 



(a) By fixed engine — Below the average, 

 (f) Bj' rod and line — Below the average. 



3. Grilse and sea trout appeared about the middle of May. 



4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 30j lbs. 



Protection— 



1. The assessable rental for 1912 was £400. 



2. The assessment levied was £15. 



3. One water bailifi" is employed during spawning period. The various 



proprietors protect their own reaches of the river. 



The Salmon Disease— 



1. Xo disease observed. 



The Spawning Season— 



1. Fish were tirst noticed spa^ming on 25th November. 



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



spawning season is regarded as fairly good. 



Smolts— 



1. Smolts were noticed to be migi*ating seawards in beginning of May. 



2. As a smolt year 1912 was above the average, smolts being very plentiful. 



REPORT PROM CREE DISTRICT. 



Take of Fish— 



2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows : — 

 (a) By fixed engine — Below average. 

 {h) By sweep net — None. 



(c) By rod and line — Below average. Total 123. 

 4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 19 lbs., by 

 rod. By net, not known ; probably over 30 lbs. 

 The particulars of time and place of capture are : — By rod, end of 

 March, Borland, West Pool. 



Protection— 



1. The assessable rental for 1912 was £943. 



2. The assessment levied was at 9id. per £' — £37. 



3. The water bailifi's employed are 3 in number. 



4. Xo prosecutions instituted. 



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. 



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



Pollutions— 



1. None complained of. 



2. Remedial measures : — None. 



