From what I have been seeing on reports browns have been targeted and caught when the kings were not cooperating.  There were steel reported mixed in , but no real numbers. RJ stated the same above and has done more research so he would know.

Charters have been baffled on the salmon all season. If you look at the tournament results you would see the numbers and size have been very sub par. Many say its too much bait , others say its due to the 100 year record lake freeze and no thermocline being established .
On the flip side:
Charters have abandoned the search for salmon ( mature ) which is why most hire them and started targeting browns and lakers to put clients on rods. They are easy targets and easily caught, hence you see them on their websites.
Everyone knows this is not a good thing as they can easily be over fished , think of a great perch lake during ice season.
In the next few weeks the mystery of where are the kings will be solved. BTW, I have not seen a coho caught ( from lake reports ) yet.
A good place to research the lake fishery is
http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/
The open lake discussion is very informative. You will need to register to view the fishing reports.
Hope this answers some questions

It is far more economical to target browns and lakers too.  Staying in close saves a ton of money on fuel costs. 

Gerry,
We filled the Mae up (51 gal ) when we got to town. We buzzed, trolled and putted around all day.I know we went at least 8 miles out and trolled some more.
The next day we figured we would see where we were at.
Well surprise , we used about $15.00 in gas.
I have a 4.3 V -6 Chevy motor and it sips gas. I thought about putting a 15 hp kicker that's sitting in my basement on it but that would just be pointless .
I don't have a big 36' rig with twin 225's or a 454 I/O but I would think they are spending less the $50.00 a trip. If its a paid trip then its profit. By staying closer and trolling inshore they may save $25.00 min.
If I were a client and being skimped by $25.00 I'd be ****ed

Put on the kicker---Murphys law- if ya got it and don't have it your sure to need it.
Main motors  never quit at the dock- always farrrrr out with the wind blowing from shore.
 

Rg, my theory is the more you add , the more to go wrong. Trying to keep it simple and functional is the key. The boat came with massive dock and flood lights, all kinds of accessory stuff too. Well our ground issue was a result of that stuff, somewhere .
I got a VHF radio and would hope if the **** hit the fan someone would respond

Went up to Pulaski today and I heard that the first real push was sighted at the DSR came  today.  Was not big but a few dozen at once.  With the water as high as it is I am sure many more were missed. My friend that lives in Redfield said the res. is BUSTING at the seams and just about to spill over.

1570 at Pineville, that's a lot of water for August, should be game on in the upper river once it comes down. 
 
Still going camping in the daks with my few days off end of summer.
 
L13

I guess the high water will be very beneficial for my "secret" spot come the end of Sept. when I get there.

Might make for more steel upriver then, too. At least I'm hoping. I'll be on the river from 9/30 thru 10/4.