Trout & Salmon
Coho Salmon Fishing in Oregon
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
- 3
- State
- Oregon
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Best Months in Oregon: Aug to Nov
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need an Oregon 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
4 picks for October.
Clouser Minnow #1/0-8
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Shop This FlyEgg-Sucking Leech #2-6
FlyStreamer
Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner
Shop This LureCasting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
LureSpoon
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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.
Oregon
Where to Catch Coho Salmon
Saltwater & Coast · Oregon
Coos Bay
The bay at the city of Coos Bay, where anglers can fish the downtown boardwalk from the bank for fall Chinook and coho.
Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon
Saltwater & Coast · Oregon
Tillamook Bay
A 13-square-mile bay at Tillamook and Garibaldi with spring Chinook from April through July, fall Chinook from late August, coho, and sea-run cutthroat.
Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon · Cutthroat Trout
Saltwater & Coast · Oregon
Yaquina Bay
Newport's bay, with a fishing pier at the marina and jetties, and fall Chinook from September into early November.
Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon
Oregon
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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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