There are plenty of people, who take a purely selfish view of this issue. The crumbs they get, are more important than the wild fish, that cannot be replaced. Some hate hatchery fish and some want more hatchery fish. I dont think they can guarantee there will not be more hatchery fish in the future.

The rivers that have extinct runs of fish, have a lack of nutrients for future generations. Whatever programs are used to supplement the nutrient supply, it will eventually mean more angling opportunity. It going to take more effort in other areas, to grow the fish returns. But indiscriminant harvest will be one step closer to being fixed.