I believe the argument against hatchery fish is not due to discrimination of their origin or taste, but rather due to the fact that hatchery fish are "genetically" inferior which gives them less opportunity to survive the extremities of nature.

The more we rely on hatchery fish as a replacement, the more diluted the gene pool gets. This will eventually lead to a weaker strain of Wild Steelies.

Admittedly I am not familiar with Washington's hatchery practices, so I couldn't comment on their methods one way or the other.

After catching many hatchery fish I do believe they are a weaker fish...they tire much quicker than the Native in my experience.