Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
A hard-fighting Pacific salmon found in the Great Lakes and along the Pacific coast, coho provide excellent spring trolling and exciting fall runs up tributary rivers. Known as silver salmon for their brilliant chrome coloring, they are acrobatic fighters that frequently go airborne when hooked.
Seasonal Activity
Best Techniques
- trolling small spoons near surface
- casting spinners at piers
- drifting spawn in rivers
Top Baits
- small orange spoons
- spawn bags
- yarn flies
- small crankbaits
- spinners
Fishing Regulations
Season dates and limits for Coho Salmon, by state. This list may not cover every state yet — always confirm current rules with your state's wildlife agency before you fish.
Alaska 1 zone
Coho (silver) salmon limits vary by area. General limit 3 per day, 6 in possession. Peak runs July-September.
Effective 2025 · Source: adfg.alaska.gov
Michigan 1 zone
Combined 5 salmon/trout daily limit in Great Lakes.
Effective 2026 · Source: michigan.gov
Oregon 1 zone
Hatchery coho only (adipose fin clipped). Wild coho must be released. Seasons vary by river.
Effective 2025 · Source: myodfw.com
Washington 1 zone
Hatchery coho only on most rivers. Seasons vary by watershed.
Effective 2025 · Source: wdfw.wa.gov
State Records
Official rod & reel records by state. Log your catch to see how you compare.
| State | Weight | Length | Angler | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 33.44 lb | — | Stephen Sheets Jr. | 1998 | Lake Ontario |
| MI | 30.56 lb | 40 in | — | 1976 | Platte River |
| WI | 26.08 lb | — | John Gregory | 1999 | Lake Michigan |
| OH | 13.63 lb | — | Barney Freeman | 1982 | Huron River |
| MN | 12.31 lb | — | — | — | Lake Superior |
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