CM -
The historical information that I can find shows that, at less the period during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Puget Sound salmon seasons were year-round with the bulk of the effort and resulting catches directed towards what was commonly referred to as "salmon trout"; that is resident Chinook (blackmouth), resident coho and during odd years resident pinks. While there certainly seasonal fisheries catching maturing adults for much of the year as the term "salmon trout" indicates PS salmon fishing was a glorified trout fishery. I can well remember our salmon catches dominated by 12 to 20 inch salmon - trout fishing.

While the above is reflects angler interest and management intent of the period it does not mean that should be the goal today. In fact I would argue we can do better!

Curt