The minimum escapement for sockeye in Lake Quinault is 26,500. If escapement predictions are below escapement the tribe has to make tough decisions. Last year and this year there is no sockeye fishing for the nets. No economy is hurt more then that in Taholah. The escapement for the last 2 years is just under. Poaching sockeye on Lake Quinault has been over-looked when the escapement levels are way above 26,500 but the run is very important to the tribe and all fish are needed to spawn.

If the nets had so much impact on the Chehalis steelhead this year why did the Wynoochee have a banner year?