I dunno, I release all of 'em unclipped, unless the regs state otherwise. They let you keep unclipped coho on the Chehalis up until Nov. 1. As far a Squaxin Island fish go, we let 'em go if they got a fin. A couple went home by mistake, but we try to be real careful. Also noticed they don't have any black in the mouth at all. It is a nice little fishery, combat trolling style! Just get in line and try not to tangle lines.