2003 Wild Coho Forecasts For Puget Sound & Washington Coastal Systems

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Published: 2003

Pages: 23

Author(s): Dave Seiler, Greg Volkhardt, Steve Neuhauser, Pat Hanratty, Lori Kishimoto, Pete Topping, Mike Ackley

Run size forecasts for wild coho stocks are an important element of the joint state-tribal pre-season planning process for Washington State salmon fisheries. Accurate forecasts on a stock basis are required to ensure adequate spawning escapements, while realizing harvest benefits and achieving allocation goals.