The 2014 predictions are in and the Washington Department of fishing and wildlife say, we are looking at another banner year for Salmon fishing. Total estimated returns for the Puget sound are at around 300,000 salmon and the coast is expected to bring in about 95,000 making 2014 a great year for salmon returns. See the chart below for the Top 10 Salmon fishing Rivers based upon estimated returns.
River Expected Hatchery Salmon returns
Skokomish …………………………………………. 52,411
Nooksack …………………………………………… 43,890
Nisqually ……………………………………………. 32,799
Skagit ………………………………………………… 18,338
Chehalis………………………………………………. 17,620
Quinault ……………………………………………… 16,256
Deschutes …………………………………………… 12,841
Snohomish ………………………………………….. 10,642
Humptulips …………………………………………. 8,438
Quillayute…………………………………………….. 6,649
Lunker’s Guide 2014 Fishing Report!