Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
I'm reading a lot of posts alleging that WDFW has managed WA steelhead fishing into the ground. I'm not a fan of every decision WDFW makes by a long shot. But I'm curious about exactly how WDFW has mis-managed steelhead, and exactly what actions WDFW could have taken that would have all the rivers full of steelhead today and keep all the steelhead fishermen satisfied. The reason I am curious about this is because I don't think it is possible. What would you have done differently?

Sg

A few ideas....
1. Leave PS rivers open until the end of march with (selective gear rules)
2. Recycle "excess" hatchery fish downstream on PS rivers with hatcheries once egg take is met
3. Implement brood stock programs on the skagit, skykomish, snoqualmie systems to increase catching opportunity