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about average for the period 1935-I96O, but below the 



catch during the past 3 years. 



Based upon the predicted catch, however. 

 It Is recommended that the basic coho season be 4 days 

 per week after the pink salmon season ends on September 16, 

 and any adjustments made as needed next fall. Should the 

 IPSFC relinquish control of convention waters prior to 

 the dates scheduled, the amount of allowable fishing time 

 should be decided at the time, depending upon the strength 

 of the developing coho runs, 



Chinook 



The catch of chinook from Puget Sound as 

 a whole is expected to be better than in I966, or approxi- 

 mately 100,000 fish. The runs to Puget Sound hatchery 

 streams are expected to be better than in 1966, as is the 

 Skagit River run. With reduced fishing time expected during 

 the sockeye salmon run, there is apt to be a subsequent 

 reduction In the incidental catch of chinook in all of 

 Area 1, prior to August 13. 



Skagit Bay 



The Skagit River chinook run in 1966 was 

 about 5,000 fish below the preseason estimate made last 

 spring. The catch was l8,000 while the escapement was 

 estimated at 15,000, about as desired. The Skagit River 



