Salmon forecast predicts modest gains, overall downward trend
There’s good news and not-so-good news for local anglers.
The good news: In its 2022 salmon run forecasts, which were released last week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife predicted some modest gains from last year among its Chinook, coho, sockeye and chum runs in Puget Sound and other Washington waters.
The not-so-good news: The numbers remain well below historical averages, suggesting continued restrictions are likely for this year’s fishing season.
“Overall the Chinook forecasts and coho forecasts are up relative to last year,” said Chad Herring, an anadromous resources policy analyst with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. “The Chinook are modestly so, while there are bigger gains in the coho forecast.
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