Good news here….
3/1 Kitsap Sun — By Christopher Dunagan
OLYMPIA — Wild coho salmon are expected to return to Puget Sound in strong numbers this year — though that may not translate directly into increased fishing opportunities, according to salmon managers.
Some 600,000 wild coho, also known as “silvers,” are expected to be heading toward Puget Sound this year, according to an annual forecast released Tuesday by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. That’s double the 298,000 coho predicted last year.
The result could be higher numbers of spawning salmon returning to their natal streams — a good step for the recovery of depressed coho stocks. But it further complicates the effort to set up this year’s salmon seasons, according to Pat Pattillo, who is leading the planning effort for Fish and Wildlife.
More at
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/mar/01/wild-coho-salmon-show-signs-of-recovery/