Best season
autumn
Best time
5–9 · 17–20
Optimal temp.
8–14 °C
Top bait
Spinner (Blue Fox / Vibrax #4-5)
To target Coho Salmon successfully, think about season, time of day and weather together. Coho Salmon bite best in autumn, especially 5–9 · 17–20. The ideal water temperature is 8–14 °C. Proven baits are Spinner (Blue Fox / Vibrax #4-5), Spoon and Cured Roe. Conditions are most reliable with rising pressure.
Catch outlook through the year
Best season
Over the year, Coho Salmon are most active in September and October. The absolute peak is in September.
Best time of day
The most productive times of day for Coho Salmon are 5–9 · 17–20. These windows reward your time on the water most.
Water temperature
Coho Salmon bite best at a water temperature of 8–14 °C. Outside this window they become noticeably sluggish.
Weather & air pressure
Coho Salmon bite most reliably with rising pressure. Also favourable: overcast skies, low light at dawn and dusk and moving water.
Recommended baits & lures
These baits have proven themselves for Coho Salmon: Spinner (Blue Fox / Vibrax #4-5), Spoon, Cured Roe, Pink Worm, Buck-tail Jig, Crocodile Spoon, Twitching Jig (1/2 oz Pink/Purple), Cut-plug Herring, Coho Fly (Pink/Chartreuse) and Marabou Jig.
Suitable waters
You will typically find Coho Salmon in these water types: River, Stream, Lake, Reservoir, Saltwater and Brackish water.
Closed season
No nationwide closed season – varies by region.
Closed seasons and minimum sizes vary by country, state and water. Always check the local regulations before you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
When do Coho Salmon bite best?
Best in September and October, especially 5–9 · 17–20. Ideal water temperature: 8–14 °C.
What is the best bait for Coho Salmon?
Proven choices are Spinner (Blue Fox / Vibrax #4-5), Spoon and Cured Roe.
In what weather do Coho Salmon bite?
Most reliably with rising pressure.
In which waters do Coho Salmon live?
Mainly in River, Stream, Lake, Reservoir, Saltwater and Brackish water.