Originally Posted by bigtj
I've been knida scratching my head on this fact for a while now. Comparing, for example, the Trinity with the Rogue. The Rogue releases large amounts of hatchery steelhead that return and enhance the overall steelhead numbers. This year, our runs are quite low (as compared to previous years with similar hatchery escapement). Our hatchery AND native returns are equally down this year. If runs are strong due to hatchery supliment, wouldnt that be more consistent throughout an ecosystem that shares the same ocean? Long question short...Why is this such a successful year for trinity hatchery fish but not other rivers with aggressive hatchery programs?
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