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Silver
Salmon (Coho)

Wild
Silver Salmon are aggressive
biters and are known for their acrobatic fights, making them the favorite
of anglers. These
fish can be quite a handful especially on light tackle. Once they arrive,
action is nonstop and limits are common. Returns to the Kenai River
support the largest recreational freshwater silver salmon fishery in
Alaska. These fish
are popular on the Russian River as well as the Kasilof. Visit
our silver salmon gallery for more
photos of these magnificent fish.
Season: August 4 - September
30. Silver
Salmon start entering the Kenai in late July and fishing usually stays
good through late September.
Average Size and
Record
- Kenai Silvers average
10-12 lbs. Large fish can exceed 20 pounds.
- The state record is
26 lbs, Icy Straight, 1976
Fishing
Gear & Methods: Back-bouncing,
backtrolling, tossing spinners, drifting roe. Don't forget your
jacket.
Coho (Silver) Salmon
Conservation