Fishing for Coho salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

The Coho salmon is a silver-colored fish with a distinctive hooked jaw during spawning. It primarily feeds on plankton, insects, and small fish. Found in the North Pacific Ocean and freshwater streams, it typically grows to 24-30 inches and weighs 8-12 pounds. Known for its strong swimming ability, it migrates long distances to spawn. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 820 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Coho salmon

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Coho salmon

Tongue Point Channel

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Coho salmon

Lake Michigan (WI)

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Kenai River

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Kenai River

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Kenai River

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Capilano River

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