I disagree with your basic assumption. As would alot of folks on this BB. I love hatchery fish. On the grill, in the smoker, in a good salmon chowder, or almost any other method that lands them on my plate. Indeed, hatchery fish are the only fish I get to take home. All the wild fish get released.

Don't get me wrong, I like wild fish too, but those are more valuable in the river than in my freezer. So back they go, if I'm fortunate enough to hook one.

So, yes hatchery fish are great! And no, I don't hate them. I believe almost everyone on this BB feels the same. But maybe I'm missing something.