Columbia River Fall Chinook 2007 Preliminary Returns and Outlook for 2008

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	Columbia River Forecast Archives

Lower River Hatchery Stock – LRH

• 2007 return less than predicted and likely less than 35,000
• Near average return of jacks in 2007
• 2008 return should be better than 2007 actual return

Lower River Wild Stock – LRW

• 2007 return was one of the poorest returns on record
• 2008 return similar to 2007 return

Bonneville Pool Hatchery Stock – BPH

• 2007 return less than predicted and likely less than 20,000
• Strong return of jacks – about 40% greater than recent 10-year average
• 2008 return much improved over recent two years

Upriver Bright Stock – URB

• 2007 return continues downward trend seen since 2003 – near 100,000
• Jacks above average
• 2008 return should be greater than 2007 return

Mid-Columbia Bright Stock – MCB

• 2007 return less than predicted and likely less than 30,000
• 2008 return is likely similar to 2007 actual return

Total Columbia River Fall Chinook

• 2007 return of near 200,000 – poor return year
• 2008 return should be an improvement over 2007

December 6, 2007
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife