Remember that netting, of any flavor (I or NI) does not have to be directed at steelhead to hammer steelhead. A Spring Chinook fishery has the potential (and has) hammered kelts. These fish aren't sold, so there is little record, but they don't repeat spawn. Chum fisheries, even "normal timed" will run into some steelhead. With marine net fisheries at least formerly running into late November there is the chance to hit steelies.

Based on my years in harvest management, I think we would be amazed if every single fish that was killed was counted. And I mean every fish caught by everybody. And accurately reported as to when and where. Too many times talking to netters, sporties, Enforcement, and so I was made aware of uncounted fish. Management is only as good as the numbers used. Models are only as good as the input.