Chinook and Coho Salmon of
Oregon
(Portland, Cascade Locks,
Astoria, Buoy 10)
Of the five species of Pacific salmon, the Chinook and Coho
are the most important to anglers. The two are often found in the same
waters and pursued in much the same way, but the Chinook is the larger of
the two and highly prized among anglers. The Columbia River Gorge is a prime
area to target Chinook salmon. When hooked, Chinook like to slug it out,
while Coho's are acrobatic and quick.
 Chinook are also known as the king salmon or spring salmon.
Chinook salmon are powerful swimmers that migrate hundreds of miles up
northwest rivers to their spawning grounds, and they can grow huge. The
rod-and-reel world record was taken in Alaska's Kenai River in 1985 and
weighed 97 pounds, 4 ounces. Most fish caught by northwest anglers, however,
range from 15 to 40 pounds. At the end of a fishing line, Chinooks are
absolute brutes - hard-running, stubborn fighters that will give you all the
challenge you can handle, and sometimes more.
Starting in March, the Spring Chinook are the most desired of
all the fish for their excellent taste. The average Chinook salmon weighs
15-20 pounds. Then in August the Upriver Brights make their way upriver,
they are hard fighting and a joy to catch. By mid to late September, Fall
Chinook are present. The largest of the salmon species, the Fall Chinook,
will certainly get your heart pounding. Coho Salmon enter our rivers in
September, a great fish to eat and catch.
Up to six clients will enjoy
fishing from the comfort and safety of a new 25 foot boat.
Our guide boat is fully
outfitted with padded swivel seats and a canvas top for
inclement weather, and also has modern electronics and LCD fish finder which
aid in locating fish. Larger view of our Oregon fishing boat
Book your trip now!
Call Oregon
Fishing Guide Ed Smith
503-650-2328,
Cell 503-781-4373
E-mail:
ed@portlandsalmonfishing.com
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