Trout & Salmon
Coho Salmon Fishing in Indiana
Silver salmon, smaller and more acrobatic than kings, running coastal and Great Lakes rivers in fall. Coho are aggressive toward flashy flies and spinners.
- Waters
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- State
- Indiana
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Best Months in Indiana: Mar to Aug
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need an Indiana fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Coho Salmon
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Clouser Minnow #1/0-8
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Shop This FlyEgg-Sucking Leech #2-6
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Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
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Shop This LureCasting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
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Rod & Reel
Coho Salmon Setup
Fly
9 to 10 ft 8 wt rod, sink-tip line, 12 lb leader.
Spin / Cast
8.5 to 9 ft medium rod, 3000 spinning reel, 10 to 15 lb line.
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Where to Catch Coho Salmon
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Recommended
Gear for Coho Salmon
Fly Rods
Echo Spey Rod
A two-handed rod for swinging flies across big steelhead and salmon runs.
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Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 8 wt Fly Rod
An 8 weight handles bass bugs, redfish flats, and wind. The most versatile warmwater and inshore size.
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Scientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line
Gets streamers down to fish holding deep in current.
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Ugly Stik Bigwater Trolling Rod
A long, forgiving trolling rod for downriggers and planer boards.
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Mepps Aglia Inline Spinner
A classic spinner for trout, bass, and salmon in moving water.
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Steelhead Fly Assortment
Egg patterns, leeches, and swing flies for winter runs.
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