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BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 
Four lines of stations were run from tlie outer margin of Baird Bank as defined 
by Oapt. Tanner, in tbe direction of the northern coast of Bristol Bay, which show 
that the bank should probably be extended as far as the shoaler water of Kulukak Bay 
and off Cape Peirce. On the westernmost line, reaching a distance of about 70 miles, 
5 trials were made in depths of 23 to 33 fathoms, the catch consisting of 25 cod, 
measuring from 23 to 33 inches. On the second line, extending about 58 miles, with 
depths of 22 to 31 fathoms, the number of trials was 4, the total number of cod 30, 
measuring from 26 to 36 inches. The two eastern lines were both much shorter and 
connected Baird Bank with Kulukak ground, as described farther on. Five trials 
were made in depths of 15 to 30 fathoms, resulting in the capture of 46 cod, measuring 
from 21 to 34 inches. The better portions of Kulukak ground are included in this 
area. The size of the fish varied considerably in different parts of the region, but 
without reference to the dept h of water or character of bottom. The general results 
may be summarized as follows : Aggregate time consumed in making the trials 230 
minutes, total number of cod taken 101, average weight of the cod lOf pounds, average 
length 29J inches. These results correspond approximately with those obtained off 
Cape Seniavin and off Port Haiden, but the extent of the area is too great to make 
such general deductions and comparisons of much value. Good and profitable fishing 
could, however, undoubtedly be found in some places. 
Kulukak Bay . — Kulukak Bay occupies a large part of the region included between 
Cape Coustantine and Cape Newenham, aud contains Hagemeister Island and the 
Walrus group. Within this area codfish are found in isolated spots, scarcely entitled 
to the name of banks, but for convenience sake the title of Kulukak ground has been 
used by Capt. Tanner to designate them. Extensive shoals occur off Hagemeister 
and the Walrus islands, 6 fathoms being found about 15 miles to the southward of 
the latter. The principal fishing-spots are outside of these shoals, as well as to the 
eastward and westward of them, in depths of 12 to 25 fathoms, the bottom consisting 
generally of sand, with some mud and gravel, and the fauna being essentially the 
same as on Baird and Slime banks. These outer grounds have already been referred 
to under the heading of Baird Bank. They were formerly resorted to at times by 
fishing vessels, but they are said not to be at present. 
The fishermen have called attention to a small ground, called Gravel Bank, 
situated about 16 miles SSW. from the southern end of Hagemeister Island, where 
large cod are reported to be abundant. It has depths of 16 to 20 fathoms, but its 
size is inconsiderable. It is stated that small fish predominate among the islands of 
the Walrus group, but that larger ones may be taken in some of the indentations 
and on some of the rocky patches, although such places are not numerous. Between 
these islands and the mainland the bottom was found by the Albatross to be exceed- 
ingly barren, black mud being frequently encountered. 
Out of 7 trials made near the shore between Cape Constantine and Cape Peirce, 
cod were captured only twice. One specimen, weighing 17 pounds, was secured in 
11 J fathoms about 18 miles west of Cape Constantine, while 8 specimens, averaging 
13 pounds in weight and 33 £ inches in length, were taken off the east side of Walrus 
Island. 
Cod are said to be abundant in the neighborhood of Cape Peirce, but none were 
taken by the Albatross in the immediate vicinity of either Cape Peirce or Cape 
Kewenham. Eleven miles southwesterly from the latter cape 2 specimens were 
obtained, measuring 29 and 32 inches respectively, and 22 miles farther in the same 
