I believe the issue has to do with WDFW's obsession with "wild" fish. The snagging in the hatchery zones is tolerated (to a degree) because these are hatchery fish earmarked for consumption. This can make hatchery areas uncomfortable to be in if you are trying to do the right thing.

On the other hand, you will probably face a firing squad for keeping or improperly treating an unmarked fish. Maybe this is the way it should be, but I saw alot of "wild" fish roughly handled and probaly killed by the charter boat fleet. A