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Silver Salmon (Coho)

Alaska fishing for silver salmon in the fall is angling at its best

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.

Alaska silver salmon can exceed 20 lbs. in the Kenai River 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.

Regulations

Coho (Silver) Salmon Conservation

 

Alaska fishing and lodging on the Kenai RIver.
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33361 Keystone Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
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