Some good news for once for winter steelhead. Checked and compared WDFW Hatchery Escapement Reports. To date, numbers seem to be up this year compared to the 10 yr average. Some had double the average. The Bogachiel topped out the highest return so far at 3282 and the Elochoman 2nd with 2504. Injury recovery kept me on the sidelines, and never made it to either of those but talked to a few guys that did. With the high waters, it was tough, with small windows of opportunity. Many fish blasted up with anglers missing them. But when fishable, catching was good. Hope it's a trend that continues.

Yes better numbers on the Skykomish and snoqualmie. Not sure on the stilly. Most fish came in just before, during and right after the floods.
Ya me too, hope this continues. Hatchery Wild Co-Exist.