Agreed; the Suiattle was on the list, but it is not included in the RMP. The Suiattle has limited access and fishing area, so little would be gained by including it since all open area needs to be monitored. Much better to include a section of the mainstem Skagit downstream of the Dalles to about Gilligan Creek.

The main thing is NMFS doesn't officially care what the fishing area boundaries are or when the fishing season is. The over-riding consideration factor is staying within the allowable take limit, which is based on the forecasted runsize.