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BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 
There is a village on a low sandy flat at the head of Wood River, at the northern 
entrance to the basin, and a second village at the mouth of the main feeder on the 
western shore. A large amount of salmon is taken and cured by the natives near 
these places and at several other points on the northern shore. 
It is said that both Doll } 7 Varden and cutthroat trout are taken on the lake. j 
Salmon were present in very great numbers and were not only seen jumping from 
the surface of the lake, but, when the bottom was visible, great schools could be 
seen both near and away from the streams. Around the mouths of the streams they 
appeared in masses and a great many were noticed in Wood River ascending to the 
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Fish trap in Wood River, about 15 miles above mouth. 
spawning-ground. In and around the feeders they had turned deep red in color, 
and it was particularly noticed that they seemed free from signs of injury or disease, 
due, doubtless, to the scarcity of obstructions in the river. 
Time did not permit specific investigation relating to hatcheries, as such work 
would probably have to extend over quite a period in order to report with any 
degree of intelligence, but the general situation seems to be favorable. The basin at 
the outlet would make an excellent retain ing-pond for ripening the fish, and, with pure 
water near by, two of the hatchery problems would be solved. The temperature 
would probably be the drawback, and some method would have to be adopted for 
warming the hatching water during the fall and winter. 
