Spawnout,

Good point. Why are these coho being cultured at Quillcene? It seems that there would need to be some societal benefit that outweighs the Neanderthal fishery that was described. Situations like this feed right into Washington Trout's contention that hatchery practices are inconsistent with ESA recovery. I've heard that summer chum returns to the Quillcene have been very good recently. Looks like closing the river might be necessary to keep it that way.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.