Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon make their presence known off the shores of Milwaukee starting in May and continuing through early June. During this period, the water temperatures range between a cool 40 to 54 degrees, making it an ideal environment for both large and small boats, as well as shore anglers, to catch these delicious fish. It is not uncommon to achieve limit catches when Coho Salmon are feeding voraciously.

These user-friendly Coho Salmon often form tight schools, providing anglers with fast-paced action and abundant catches. Although you won’t encounter the line-burning “screamers” like their larger Chinook Salmon cousins, Coho Salmon offer plenty of excitement and are considered one of the best-eating salmonids in Lake Michigan.