Michigan Coho Salmon Fishing Charters

Michigan Coho Salmon Fishing Charters

Top Michigan Coho Salmon Fishing Destinations

Best Coho Salmon Fishing Charters in Michigan

Michigan: 139 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(106 reviews)
South Haven
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trips from US $700
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(93 reviews)
Brethren
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trips from US $300
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Traverse City
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trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Manistee
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trips from US $500

Coho Salmon Fishing in Michigan

Coho Salmon
  • Size 2-6 lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Excellent
  • Habitats Inshore, Lake, Nearshore, River

(Oncorhynchus kisutch)

Salmon fishing in Michigan is one of the best and most exciting ways to experience all the riches that the “Great Lakes State” has to offer. Michigan is cradled between four out of five Great Lakes – Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Erie, and Lake Huron – and all of them boast excellent Salmon action.

The top species you’ll target in Michigan are Chinook (King), Coho, and Atlantic Salmon – aka Kokanee. Fishing for Kings is by far the most popular, and there are some impressive specimens swimming in these waters. The Coho bite is just as productive, while Kokanee aren’t as numerous, but there’s still plenty of them to chase.

The peak Salmon season changes slightly from one lake to another but, in general, April–October is the best time to book your fishing trip. You can check out pre-spawn Salmon runs in some rivers in early fall, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised both by the number and size of fish.

Because Salmon fishing in Michigan is so good, you’ll have no problem finding a local guide to put you on the bite. You’ll have the best results on full day trips when you’ll have plenty of time to catch something good that can also fill your cooler. Shorter excursions can be productive too, but you’ll have less time to cover different hotspots, so bear that in mind when organizing your vacation.

Where can you go to land a nice Salmon? Well, all of the Great Lakes are a great place to start. If you’d like to try river fishing, then the Manistee, Pere Marquette, and Muskegon Rivers boast fantastic fall Salmon runs. Basically, the whole of Michigan is your fishing playground!

Michigan Coho Salmon Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Coho Salmon fishing in Michigan varies moderately throughout the year. High season is May to October. Low season is January to February. There is no closed season.
Michigan
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,444 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Coho Salmon Fishing in Michigan

Dress warm. Listen to the captain, even if you fished your whole life,this is his playground. Bring snacks. Hold your lip right. Act like a nut.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm. Listen to the captain, even if you fished your whole life,this is his playground. Bring snacks. Hold your lip right. Act like a nut.
Get Hooked Fishing Charters
Get Hooked Fishing Charters
Have patience and trust you're captain. You may know what you're talking about but these guys live on the rivers
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Have patience and trust you're captain. You may know what you're talking about but these guys live on the rivers
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Captain knew where to go ! We came back loaded and other (on their own) were empty handed !
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain knew where to go ! We came back loaded and other (on their own) were empty handed !
Get Hooked Fishing Charters
Get Hooked Fishing Charters
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and expect to have a great time. Anyday on the water is a good day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and expect to have a great time. Anyday on the water is a good day.
Limitless Fishing Charters
Limitless Fishing Charters
Be patient and time your trip. He will find the fish, and enjoy the day. The boat is excellent as well as the captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient and time your trip. He will find the fish, and enjoy the day. The boat is excellent as well as the captain.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Make sure you have a dependable GPS to find your way, the area can be a bit confusing if you're a total stranger to it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have a dependable GPS to find your way, the area can be a bit confusing if you're a total stranger to it.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
The salmon are running by the thousands!! Also saw some huge brown trout caught. The whole experience was just awesome and fun! And if you love the outdoors, Michigan that time of year on the river is beautiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The salmon are running by the thousands!! Also saw some huge brown trout caught. The whole experience was just awesome and fun! And if you love the outdoors, Michigan that time of year on the river is beautiful.
Due North Guide Service
Due North Guide Service
Make sure fish are showing up in large numbers and are biting frequently.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Make sure fish are showing up in large numbers and are biting frequently.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
We were on the fish early and continued to catch them all morning until we were at our limit.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We were on the fish early and continued to catch them all morning until we were at our limit.
Following Dreams Fishing Charters
Following Dreams Fishing Charters Monroe, MI
I'd recommend Captain Gabe with Elsie K Charters and he'll take care of you.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I'd recommend Captain Gabe with Elsie K Charters and he'll take care of you.
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan New Hudson, MI
Me & my group went in with low expectations not knowing what too expect but overall the whole experience was amazing and definitely worth the money, time & energy!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Me & my group went in with low expectations not knowing what too expect but overall the whole experience was amazing and definitely worth the money, time & energy!!!
Balls Deep Charters
Balls Deep Charters Flint, MI
Yes I would recommend, however but not in September, it is unpredictable, Captain Bob said that May through August is best. I will probably take my wife and my kids for next year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes I would recommend, however but not in September, it is unpredictable, Captain Bob said that May through August is best. I will probably take my wife and my kids for next year.
Maykin Baykin Charters
Maykin Baykin Charters Howell, Michigan
If your looking for a fishing charter book with captain John you will be so happy you did. This was the best charter we have done.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If your looking for a fishing charter book with captain John you will be so happy you did. This was the best charter we have done.
Showtime Charters
Showtime Charters Carleton, MI
For a first time fishing Traverse city had a excellent time. Would recommend anyone to try this what a beautiful experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For a first time fishing Traverse city had a excellent time. Would recommend anyone to try this what a beautiful experience.
Latitude 44 Charters
Latitude 44 Charters Canton, MI
Absolutely with the big Manistee and the little Manistee converging and where they do it's an excellent area to Target salmon recommend it to anybody had a great time and planning next year's trip already
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely with the big Manistee and the little Manistee converging and where they do it's an excellent area to Target salmon recommend it to anybody had a great time and planning next year's trip already
Pro Fish'n Sea Charters
Pro Fish'n Sea Charters Mason, MI
Hit some local breweries and explore the town if you have some extra time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hit some local breweries and explore the town if you have some extra time.
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing Philadelphia, PA
Take advantage of the awesome neighboring streams and lakes to try your luck at fly fishing. We rented a cabin on the Manistee River and totally enjoyed the feel of the outdoors.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take advantage of the awesome neighboring streams and lakes to try your luck at fly fishing. We rented a cabin on the Manistee River and totally enjoyed the feel of the outdoors.
Fish-X-TC
Fish-X-TC Homosassa Springs, FL
Charter with Murphy's Law Charters. Professional crew and found the fish quickly. Great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Charter with Murphy's Law Charters. Professional crew and found the fish quickly. Great time.
Murphy's Law Charter Service
Murphy's Law Charter Service Frederick, CO
Recommend booking with Captain Steve! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be going back!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Recommend booking with Captain Steve! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be going back!
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing Saint Anne, IL
Remember to bring a big cooler. You will get way more fish than you except. Bring a food deeper to pack them up back at your cabin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Remember to bring a big cooler. You will get way more fish than you except. Bring a food deeper to pack them up back at your cabin
Big Kahuna Charters
Big Kahuna Charters Ypsilanti, Michigan

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