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Columbia River Fall Chinook 2009 Preseason Forecasts
Stock Group |
2009 February Forecasts |
2008 Actual Returns |
2008 February Forecasts |
| Lower River Hatchery - LRH | 88,800 |
60,300 |
59,000 |
| Lower River Wild - LRW | 8,500 |
7,100 |
3,800 |
| Bonneville Pool Hatchery - BPH | 59,300 |
91,900 |
87,200 |
| Upriver Bright - URB | 259,900 |
196,900 |
162,500 |
| Bonneville Upriver Bright - BUB | 50,000 |
43,300 |
26,400 |
| Pool Upriver Bright - PUB | 44,400 |
32,200 |
27,600 |
| Columbia River Total | 510,900 |
431,700 |
366,500 |
2009 Forecasts
- LRH – Improved return. Similar to 10-year average.
- LRW – Poor return. Slightly improved over 2008. Fifth lowest since 1964.
- BPH – About 50% of 10-year average and 2008 returns.
- URB – Strong return. Slightly greater than 10-year average.
- BUB – Slightly greater than 10-year average.
- PUB – Similar to 10-year average.
Total forecast of 510,900 Columbia River fall Chinook is similar to the 10-year average, and improved over 2008.
February 13, 2009
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
U.S. v Oregon Technical Advisory Committee Sub-group
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