SILVER/COHO
· Second largest of the types of salmon found in Alaskan waters.
· Extremely important sport fish in Alaska, as fishermen both pursue them in marine and freshwater systems, adding millions of dollars annually to the state's economy.
· 75% of the Coho catch in the U.S. comes from Alaska.
· The inside of the mouth of a Coho (Silver Salmon) is black with the exception of a white gum-line, which is how to distinguish it from the other types of salmon.
· Average between 8 and 12 pounds in size and are usually between 24 and 30 inches in length.
· The months of July through November are the peak times for Coho fishing.
· Extremely important sport fish in Alaska, as fishermen both pursue them in marine and freshwater systems, adding millions of dollars annually to the state's economy.
· 75% of the Coho catch in the U.S. comes from Alaska.
· The inside of the mouth of a Coho (Silver Salmon) is black with the exception of a white gum-line, which is how to distinguish it from the other types of salmon.
· Average between 8 and 12 pounds in size and are usually between 24 and 30 inches in length.
· The months of July through November are the peak times for Coho fishing.
