Coho Salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch (Walbaum) also called silver salmon, are bright silver with small black spots on the back and on the upper lobe of the caudal fin. They can be distinguished from King salmon by the lack of black spots on the lower lobe of the tail and gray gums; Kings have small black spots on both caudal lobes and they have black gums.
Spawning adults of both sexes have dark backs and heads with maroon to reddish sides.
The males develop a prominent hooked snout with large teeth called a kype. Silver salmon are a premier sport fish and are taken in fresh and salt water from July to September. They hit salmon eggs, flies, spoons, or spinners.
Silvers are spectacular fighters and the most acrobatic of the Pacific salmon and on light tackle provide a thrilling and memorable fishing experience.
These fish are found at Redoubt Bay Lodge from August to mid-September.
