While the upriver/ summer stock appears to be doing well; the system must be managed to preserve the weaker stocks, winters/springers in the system.

There are only a few reports of these fishes being caught offshore. Mortality of released fish at 40% gillnets vs 10% sportfishers (before the leave the unclipped fish in the water.)

So, are gillnets viable? I was told at a Commission meeting that they were to provide for commercial harvest and recreational opportunity. Well, I see what harvest meens to Staff; where is the opportunity???