The unfortunate part of the equation for any of the OP rivers are the Chambers Creek fish. I have had fish landed that were spawned out in early December that were definitely hatchery fish. Whether or not they took is hard to say.

Yet, they spawned some where. Same thing for the Washougal Summer runs. Dumped all over the place and the natives were left to defend themselves. The true Wild Steelhead in the Hoh were actually smaller fish. 3 to 5 pounds. Beautiful fish then replaced by the Skamania's.....