S malma

I disagree WRS has greatly helped wild steelhead in the Washougal and East Fork Lewis rivers. Though runs are far from robust back in the 80's sport anglers harvested them in great numbers as bycatch when targeting extremely large hatchery runs. Had WSR not become law on these rivers it's extremely likely that these wild runs instead of being 100-400 fish a season they would be 10-15 fish a season. WRS has kept wild steelhead from foing extinct in the Washougal.

I'd also point out that at the time there was great opposition to WRS in the Washougal, which was in the top 5 rivers in the state by punchcard records. Northwest steelheaders even opposed WRS on the Washougal at the time.

I have said this over and over and over.. there are millions of hatchery fish all over the state of Washington.. fill your cards with thoes.. There is no need for anyone to harvest a wild fish ever..


Grandpa thanks for the link I will now so exactly what you suggested.. Those people also need to stop harvesting wild steelhead,,