patterns were generally similar to those measured in previous
surveys with the peak occurring in early October (Figure 9). This
generally coincides with the peak of the Chinook salmon run.
Total estimated effort to date is 86,445 ± 6,038angler
Catch and harvest rates were estimated for individual species using a ratio of
mean catch rate (i.e., the average number of fish caught divided
by the average number of angler hours for all parties interviewed). These
data were stratified by week and fishing type (shore access, drift boats,
boats in the estuary, tributaries and special regulations fly fishing areas).
Chinook salmon have accounted
for the majority of the catch and harvest. As of November
8th, the estimated catch of Chinook was 86,433 ± 9,243
and harvest was 24,696 ± 2,352. Steelhead was the second
most abundant fish in the catch followed by brown trout, coho
salmon and Atlantic salmon (Figure 10).
Catch rates for Chinook salmon
peaked the week of October 11th (0.33 fish/angler
hour, Figure 11). Catch rates for steelhead increased in late
October as the Chinook catch rates declined; steelhead is the
most frequently caught species in November.