It was 4/day on the Big T in 2010. No where near the effort, thus catch/harvest, as the Fraser sees so I believe the thought is the rec harvest is insignificant so long as the Late Shuswap run size is predicted to be over X # of millions of fish (not sure if X is 5 million, 6 million or whatever). One argument is that 4/day thins crowds as folks only need so many total fish in the season, particularly these fish 400+km from the ocean, which most of us consider smoker quality compared to what you can catch in the Wack. Flip side is, it takes each individual longer to limit out and the big daily quota makes it worthwhile for folks to spend the gas $'s to come from further away. In any case, I agree, much more civilized crowds than down on the Fraser. I like it because many runs are better fished with a fly rod than conventional gear and they're a hoot in the heavy current on fly gear!!
Late drive home back from up North and stopped for a squirt at Steelhead park. Finally big numbers rolling at the lake outlet, so i think the first big push of fish are here!
Ukee
