Species guide
How to catch Coho salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Coho salmon are fast-swimming predators that migrate between ocean, lakes, and rivers. They hatch in freshwater and spend 1-2 years there before moving to the sea. Adults return to their birth rivers to spawn, showcasing impressive endurance.
Where they live
Found in North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and the Atlantic, Coho salmon live in freshwater, brackish waters, and the ocean. They inhabit depths from the surface down to 250 meters and use rivers, lakes, and coastal areas during their life cycle.
Typical size
Up to about 108 cm
What they eat
- squid
- herring
- anchovies
- smaller fish
- sculpins
Best baits
- fresh fish strips
- shrimp
- squid pieces
- salmon eggs
- artificial roe
Best lures
- spoons
- spinners
- jigs
- plug-type lures
How to fish for them
- trolling
- fly fishing
- spin fishing
- drift fishing
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