11/08/2026

Rivrguy, Good post, Thanks

I've watched fish totals decrease since I've moved to Grays Harbor in 1968...... Bolt Decision, increase targeting by Alaska and Canada on fish from the Washington, deceasing hatchery production, No follow thru on commercial netting buy back of licenses, just a ever increase in population into Washington and a ever increase to people that want to fish, less wild fish that get a chance to spawn because of ever increasing attack by EVERYONE... troll, Purse Seining, gill nets, and all methods used by sports fishers.

I've been to "lots of meetings, where lots of things have been discussed but we still have decreasing populations of wild fish...Models just don't work or the personnel that should be making major rule changes just are afraid to make those changes.

My proposal-----Release all WILD Fish that are not making escapement for at least a 5 year period, at the same time increase hatchery production to levels far greater than current levels. That is in all waters in Washington State AND at least 10 miles off the WA coast and maybe even further South.

It would be awesome if the tribes would buy in but with hatchery increases maybe they would????

Something to think about!!!!!