Chinook Salmon in the North Coastal Division

Concern over the status of chinook salmon on the Pacific Coast, and particularly in the north (Fig. 1), has become more prevalent in recent years due to an apparent decline in stock size. This concern emphasizes the need for better conservation, improved management techniques and stock enhancement where feasible. However, prior to recommending measures for better control of the resource, it is appropriate that all information on chinook salmon stocks be assembled into readable and applicable manuscript reports. This report focuses on one area of the Pacific Coast - the North Coastal Branch, comprising Statistical Areas 1 to 5.