Gear & Tackle

Species / Coho Salmon / New York

Trout & Salmon

Coho Salmon Fishing in New York

Silver salmon, smaller and more acrobatic than kings, running coastal and Great Lakes rivers in fall. Coho are aggressive toward flashy flies and spinners.

Best Months: Aug to Nov

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Plan by Month

Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Coho Salmon

Month

4 picks for October.

Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.

Rod & Reel

Coho Salmon Setup

Coho Salmon

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.

New York

Where to Catch Coho Salmon

Rivers & Streams · New York

Salmon River

The Lake Ontario tributary at Pulaski, famous for fall king salmon and winter steelhead.

Steelhead · Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon

New York

Shops to Stock Up

Recommended

Gear for Coho Salmon

Fly Rods

Echo Spey Rod

A two-handed rod for swinging flies across big steelhead and salmon runs.

Check Price

Fly Rods

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.

Check Price

Fly Lines

Scientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line

Gets streamers down to fish holding deep in current.

Check Price

Rods

Ugly Stik Bigwater Trolling Rod

A long, forgiving trolling rod for downriggers and planer boards.

Check Price

Spinners

Mepps Aglia Inline Spinner

A classic spinner for trout, bass, and salmon in moving water.

Check Price

Flies

Steelhead Fly Assortment

Egg patterns, leeches, and swing flies for winter runs.

Check Price

Coho Salmon Fishing by State

Alaska (2)California (1)Illinois (1)New York (1)Washington (1)Wisconsin (1)