
The strong cold upwelling ocean currents of the last few years have brought nutrients to the surface increasing the plankton and krill just in time for the record numbers of salmon fry to feed on them. This year, they are adults and hopefully making their way back to the Vancouver coastal waters and the Fraser River. It is reported that the low estimate for Sockeye are about 7.5 million fish but some estimates are 5 or 10 times that amount. While 10 times seems more than a little improbable, optimistically, 25,000,000 or more Sockeye would be wonderful. The north coast is looking forward to a strong Chinook season this June which hopefully carries on down to the south coast as well. If the Coho runs which have also benefited from the ideal ocean conditions are as strong as last year (and all signs are that they are) it could be a hot time on the water! Here's hoping to lots of tight lines!! (PS, Hopefully you heard it here first)