I've heard Steelhead run up our way as well but I was always told it's catch and release and only below the bridge. Beautiful country, remote and bucolic but with it's own set of problems. We're on 400 acres with additional access to a relative's property with lord knows how much land so lots of great riding. 

Yes, it’s all strictly catch and release with barbless hooks.
Sounds like you could host a really great endurofest!!