Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
FR Saumon coho · ES Salmón coho · PT Salmão-coho
Also known as: Silver SalmonBluebackHooknose SalmonSalmón PlateadoSalmón cohoSaumon cohoSalmão-coho
PelagicBoat
GamefishSalmonidMigratory
Score
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Prime time
Seasonal runs; active, faster trolling bite
Depth
0–80m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Aug–OctGood Jul–Nov
Depth range
0–80mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
SandMud
Findr bio
Chrome acrobat with a speed problem – I chase flash and movement, then cartwheel all over the place when the hooks stick.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryOpen seaShallow water
Recommended baits
FlyFlyFish baitsArtificial baits
Diet
HerringSand eelAnchovySquidJuvenile fish
Effective techniques
SpinningSaltwater FlyBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
Coho are famous for acrobatic fights, often tail-walking and cartwheeling across the surface when hooked on light gear.
Field notes
Where to find them
Pacific NW/Alaska nearshore and estuary waters
Where they hang out
Nearshore, higher in the water column than chinook
Prime time
Seasonal runs; active, faster trolling bite
Tide game
Moderate; fish move on tide in estuaries
What they're into
Trolled spoons, plugs, bait; eats baitfish, squid
Temperature vibe
Prefers 6–13°C
Fave weather
Stable conditions aid consistent trolling
Fun fact about me
Acrobat and ambusher—silver torpedo at sea, leaping showman in rivers.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Strict seasons, bag/size limits — check locallyState/national fisheries agency (e.g. NOAA, DFO, ADFG)
Looking after them
Least Concern
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