I was wondering if there has been a high incidence of residualism occurring in the Snake River Basin within the last 10 years or so. From what I've read it seems that residualism may occur under low flow conditions or if hatchery steelhead smolts are released at a 'larger-than-normal' size. If residualism is occurring, is it a significant percentage of the hatchery releases during certain years, and if it is significant, what may be triggering it. I would appreciate any thoughts on this, or direction toward steelhead field biologists who may have practical experience with such phenomena. Thank you. Jon Firehammer [log in to unmask]
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