In most fisheries, stocks have been subject to substantial fishing pressure before scientists get to study them.
While the population is believed to be stable, large individuals are relatively rare due to fishing pressure.
The species is now considered rare and endangered due to expanded fishing pressure.
Since 2000, the spawning stock has increased quite quickly, helped by low fishing pressure.
Off Japan, it can be found in rocky areas that provide refuge from fishing pressure.
Because of limited access, fishing pressure on the lower river is light.
With fishing pressure still rising, this short-term view of success cannot persist, the experts said.
The fishing pressure on the steelheads is minimal at this time of year.
However fishing pressure is high and catches remain moderate by local standards.
Their job will be to inform others in the group when fishing pressure on a particular spot is driving fish away.