A Comparison of Steelhead Angler Effort and Catch Estimates on the Bulkley River in 1997 and 1998

This survey is an analysis of the recreational fishing activities of Bulkley River steelhead. Proportions of angler and non-angler residents are presented, and effort and catch analyses are made. Recommendations are presented to evaluate the accuracy and precision of the Steelhead Harvest Analysis (SHA) and investigate the discrepancy between the angler effort reported by guides and the effort estimated by the River Guardian programs.