How to catch Coho Salmon (Silver)
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Also known as silver salmon.
Coho salmon are acrobatic, aggressive Pacific salmon that provide fast trolling and casting action in the salt during their late-summer runs.
🏆 World record: 33 lb IGFA all-tackle, Salmon River, New York, USA (1989). IGFA all-tackle world record coho, or silver, salmon, about 33 pounds caught in the Salmon River, New York in 1989. IGFA records can change over time, so verify at igfa.org. All records →
Where to find them
Nearshore saltwater and bait schools
Season
Mid to late summer
Best baits & lures for Coho Salmon (Silver)
Troll or cast near the surface around bait. Coho often feed higher in the water column than kings.
Timing matters as much as tackle. Baitful reads the tide stage, pressure trend, solunar windows and weather at your spot and scores the bite, so you fish Coho Salmon (Silver) when conditions line up.
Catch to table: Coho Salmon (Silver)
Also called silver salmon, a leaner but excellent-eating Pacific salmon. Keep legal fish and enjoy the bright red fillets.
Taste: Milder and leaner than king, with firm, bright red-orange flesh and a clean salmon flavor. Versatile and easy to cook.
Cleaning: Fillet, remove the pin bones, and portion; the skin crisps well, so keep it on for searing and grilling.
How to cook it
- • Grill or broil fillets with a simple glaze.
- • Bake in foil with lemon and herbs.
- • Pan-sear skin-on for crispy skin.
Tip: Because it is leaner than king salmon, cook coho gently to keep it moist; bleed and ice immediately.
Ikejime this fish for firmer, cleaner-tasting fillets and longer shelf life.
Where to catch Coho Salmon (Silver)
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Catching Coho Salmon (Silver): FAQ
What's the best bait for Coho Salmon (Silver)?
Proven options include trolled spoons and herring, flies, casting spoons. Troll or cast near the surface around bait. Coho often feed higher in the water column than kings.
When is the best time to catch Coho Salmon (Silver)?
Mid to late summer. Day to day, moving water and low-light periods around dawn and dusk usually fish best.
Where do you find Coho Salmon (Silver)?
Look for Nearshore saltwater and bait schools. Anglers target them at spots like Sitka, Homer, Ketchikan.
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