Many people don’t know this, but Alaska has salmon galore! Sure, everyone hears of the salmon runs every year. They probably imagine huge, two-foot long salmon weighing up to 15 pounds as they surge out of white-capped rapids on their way upstream. They think of the grizzly bears waiting patiently on rocks or in the midst of the water with their gaping mouths open, just waiting for one of those lucky fish to jump right in. But did you know that Alaska salmon fishing provides anglers with the opportunity to catch several varieties of this spectacular fish?
Silvers, or cohos, as they are more commonly known by sports fishermen and women, are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, especially British Columbia and Alaska. This salmon species grows up to two feet long and can weigh in at a whopping 15-20 pounds. Just as an aside, the male is unable to close his mouth while mating, and watch out for those teeth, because they’re sharp! Adult cohos swim in the Pacific and coastal tributaries, and then head upstream around July, August and September to spawn.
Spawning for silvers, or cohos, takes place at any time between September and December, based on location....
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