According to the "Comprehensive Management Plan for Puget Sound Chinook: Harvest Management Component" just released by the state and tribes, "[t]here is no evidence of long-term or continuing trends in declining size or age at maturity for Puget Sound Chinook Salmon." p. 90.

I was surprised to see this statement, as it seems at odds with discussions I seen here and elsewhere. Perhaps it's because they appear to be only looking at data from the last 30-40 years, or maybe I'm missing something. In any event, I'm curious to get reactions, especially from current and retired fisheries professionals.

I know there's lots of other stuff in the plan that demands more attention, but this topic has always fascinated me. I grew up fishing P.S. with my dad beginning in the early 1970s and I recall stories from him and his cohorts about giant kings of year's past.

Brian