Howdy CM,

"Puget Sound stream terminal areas"

I want (actually I don't want to) assume that this would mean any kind of tackle fishing for steelhead?

I did hear a well substantiated bit of data from my neighbor who had talked with the mgr. of the hatchery on the Cascade. The hatchery apparently has gotten in something like 3 fish total, not nearly enough. Says the fish are really getting pounded by fishermen right at the mouth of the creek that feeds the hatchery, but few are actually making the swing up the creek.

Suggestion? If you catch a hen in the Cascade, take it up to the hatchery and donate the eggs. All they want is the eggs, and as I understand it they will give you the fish back once the eggs are taken. This info came from my neighbor who is quite tied in with the local F&W and hatchery groups.

This might be averted if we act quick?

Mike