October and November are set to provide exciting coho fishing opportunities for anglers in both the Willamette River and coastal waters. With a record return of coho salmon expected this season, it is the perfect time to plan your fall fishing trips. Here are the details you need to know for a successful coho fishing season, including regulation details, prime locations, and pro fishing tips from Mack's Lure Pro Staffer, Jason Brooks.
Season Dates: October 1 to December 31. Note that coho harvesting in the North Santiam River above Stayton-Scio Bridge begins on October 15.
Season Dates: September 23 - October 31: Daily limit of six salmon and steelhead, including no more than three adult hatchery coho. Minimum size is 12 inches. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
Season Dates: Extended - October 31: Retain Chinook and coho from Buoy 10 upstream to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco.
Coastal Waters Regulations:
Timing: The best times to fish are early morning or late afternoon. Key fishing windows often coincide with tide changes, so review tide tables and plan your trips accordingly.
Bait and Lures: Coho are aggressive feeders. Use lures that mimic their primary food sources—herring and anchovies.
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