Detailed government record of Canadian fisheries from the 1890s, with practical data and institutional updates. This 1893/1894 edition presents the Twenty-Sixth Annual Report of the Department of Marine and Fisheries. It compiles ministerial statements, appendices, and special reports on topics like fish breeding, hatcheries, and fishing regulations. Readers will find a sober, official account of how fishery resources were managed, counted, and protected at the time, along with noted field operations and administrative details. - Learn about hatchery programs and operations, including Ottawa, Bay View Lobster, and Selkirk hatcheries. - See how the Fisheries Protection Service and international cooperation shaped policy and enforcement. - Explore topics such as inland fishing, seining, fish breeding, and the administration of bounty payments. - Access appendices and tables that document personnel, expenditures, and the yield of Canadian fisheries by region. Ideal for readers of historical government reports, maritime policy, and the development of early Canadian fisheries management.