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.

Where to find them

Nearshore saltwater and bait schools

Season

Mid to late summer

Best baits & lures for Coho Salmon (Silver)

trolled spoons and herringfliescasting spoons

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.

Where to catch Coho Salmon (Silver)

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.

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