This collection of annual reports provides detailed information on the state of fisheries in England and Wales from 1871 to 1899. The reports include statistics on fish populations, fishing techniques, and fisheries management, as well as articles on related topics such as aquaculture and fish conservation. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in the history and science of fisheries management. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.