The Trask is a mostly catch-and-release river for winter steelhead, as there are no hatchery releases. The Trask is on the high side for steelhead fishing and will remain so most of the week. It is fishable, but not in prime condition. The forks may fish well this week. There should be wild steelhead (catch-and-release only) in the system.

All wild steelhead must be released unharmed. Avoiding long fights and handling will reduce stress on released fish.