Report of the 1955 Trawl Investigations

This report series are internal annual reviews of the Washington State otter trawl fisheries between 1954 and 1964. Various aspects of the Washington otter trawl fishery are analyzed and summary analysis of the markets, research and distribution of effort for the fleet is reported for each year or years. Each report examines the status of the otter trawl fleet and does an excellent job of providing the reasons for annual fluctuations in landings.  In addition, biologists give detailed tabular data and figures on the distribution of catch areas and effort for the major species associated with this fishery.  Petrale sole, Dover sole, Starry Flounder, English sole, Pacific Ocean Perch, rockfish, ling cod, black cod each have focused reports. The 1962 - 1964 is the final report in the series and data for all ten years are summarized. This series is unique for the depth of analysis and is not found in any subsequent publications by the department.