Originally Posted By: Rivrguy
Commercial numbers are up and QIN by openings. Do the math but the fish are late or they blew the hell out of the forecast. The next set of numbers will tell the story but Chinook are really looking bad.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/commercial/salmon/landings.html


Cowboy numbers can be a bit deceiving on the Chehalis chinook piece as they only reflect kept hatchery fish. The QIN's numbers are a better indicator of run strength as they kept all comers. My guess is that the run comes up short of forecast.

WDFW should require reporting of all cowboy encounters, and these should be posted by species, retained or not. Will definitely push for this next year.
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