Lake Erie Coho Salmon Fishing Charters

Lake Erie Coho Salmon Fishing Charters

Top Lake Erie Coho Salmon Fishing Destinations

Best Coho Salmon Fishing Charters in Lake Erie

Coho Salmon Fishing in Lake Erie

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

(Oncorhynchus kisutch)

Lake Erie Salmon have been somewhat inconsistent for the past few decades. But despite the fact that stocking was cut entirely many years ago, Salmon are still showing up in good numbers.

When you are done catching limits of Walleye, just go a bit deeper. Salmon are all around Lake Erie, from Northeast Ohio to Dunkirk. You take them where you find them!

When & Where

Pink, Coho, and Chinook Salmon can be found anywhere on the Lake, but it takes that special angling skill to locate them. Landing a tackle-busting bullet Salmon is every angler’s dream. Some say they wander down from the upper Great Lakes or naturally spawn, but it doesn’t really matter. They are there and biting!

The eastern basin of Lake Erie in New York offers much deeper and colder waters, which is exactly where Salmon prefer to be. Salmon fishing is good from late August through October when they are about to run to the streams. The occasional large Chinook, Coho, and Pink Salmon is not the most uncommon species in the eastern basin!

Pink Salmon are found in good number in Pennsylvania’s waters. In April and May, the newborn Salmon run downstream to the Lake. They begin ascending tributary streams later in summer and early in autumn.

Steelhead fishermen often hook some Pinks and Coho in the fall run. Fishing near the mouths of the creeks can also produce good results. Just go out and check yourself!

How to catch them

Lake Erie Salmon fishing is often combined with Steelhead charters. The most productive and famous fishing method is trolling.

Larger Salmon tend to group in deeper and colder water. In order to get the right depth, your captain will use sinkers, downriggers or divers. The first and the last are used with a variety of bait and lures, such as plugs, spoons, or flashers. Sinkers are small lead weights and divers are larger.

In order to catch your Lake Erie Salmon, you need to get on the water, rig your equipment, locate the fish, and convince them to bite. If you have a professional guide with you, this is easy. They know the Lake’s patterns, honey holes, and hottest spots. Be prepared for a challenging search and an exciting battle!

Lake Erie Coho Salmon Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Coho Salmon fishing in Lake Erie varies moderately throughout the year. High season is April to May and August to October. Low season is January to February and November to December. There is no closed season.
Lake Erie
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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What anglers said about Coho Salmon Fishing in Lake Erie

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
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
Be ready for a truly off shore experience! My first time on a Great Lake and was totally in awe of its massive size!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready for a truly off shore experience! My first time on a Great Lake and was totally in awe of its massive size!
Hammertime Sportfishing
Hammertime Sportfishing
I would highly recommend Port Clinton with their accessible marinas, ports, lodging and their catering to the charter business, their captains and visitors.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would highly recommend Port Clinton with their accessible marinas, ports, lodging and their catering to the charter business, their captains and visitors.
Lured In Fishing Charters LLC
Lured In Fishing Charters LLC
Walleye are tough to catch in August and September due to the water temps. May, June, July they were limiting out.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Walleye are tough to catch in August and September due to the water temps. May, June, July they were limiting out.
Chelsea Charters
Chelsea Charters Dalton, OH
First time fishing in Port Clinton, I would tell you to go in May or June. Later in the summer is a little weather pending. still good fishing just might not be every day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
First time fishing in Port Clinton, I would tell you to go in May or June. Later in the summer is a little weather pending. still good fishing just might not be every day.
Champion Charters
Champion Charters Cincinnati, OH
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
These guys know who to connect you with - have a great site to keep you updated with all the details. It was almost like plug 'n play for a fishing trip !
Excellent
4.7 / 5
These guys know who to connect you with - have a great site to keep you updated with all the details. It was almost like plug 'n play for a fishing trip !
Hook'in Hogs Fishing Charter โ€“ Ranger
Hook'in Hogs Fishing Charter โ€“ Ranger Marysville, PA
The Shipyards Marina is really nice and clean, and you can grab a beer and some great food there, too! Easy to get to.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The Shipyards Marina is really nice and clean, and you can grab a beer and some great food there, too! Easy to get to.
Capt. Larry's Charters WM
Capt. Larry's Charters WM Avon Lake, OH
If fishing in the morning bring a jacket as it might be a bit cool. Make sure to confirm if your charter boat has a toilet. Ours listed as it did, but did not. Just made sure everyone went before leaving the dockโ€ฆespecially the ladies.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If fishing in the morning bring a jacket as it might be a bit cool. Make sure to confirm if your charter boat has a toilet. Ours listed as it did, but did not. Just made sure everyone went before leaving the dockโ€ฆespecially the ladies.
Lake Erie - Sundance Sportfishing
Lake Erie - Sundance Sportfishing
We always take dramamine the night before trip & day of. We pack Zero drinks, water & sodas. We buy pre-made subs for lunch. Baby wipes or hand sanitizer for hands.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We always take dramamine the night before trip & day of. We pack Zero drinks, water & sodas. We buy pre-made subs for lunch. Baby wipes or hand sanitizer for hands.
It's About Time Fishing Charter LLC
It's About Time Fishing Charter LLC Saint CLAIRSVLE, OH
Be ready to catch walleye. There are some monster size fish in the Lake and Captain Larryโ€™s Walleye Magnet knows exactly where they are. Get a good nights sleep and be ready to reel!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready to catch walleye. There are some monster size fish in the Lake and Captain Larryโ€™s Walleye Magnet knows exactly where they are. Get a good nights sleep and be ready to reel!
Capt. Larry's Charters WM
Capt. Larry's Charters WM Gahanna, OH
September seems to be in between peak walleye and perch season, but we were still able to catch both.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
September seems to be in between peak walleye and perch season, but we were still able to catch both.
Vitamin Sea Fishing Charters
Vitamin Sea Fishing Charters
Make sure you check weather conditions. Can change quick and doesn't always match the forecast.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you check weather conditions. Can change quick and doesn't always match the forecast.
D.D. Rod Father Sportfishing
D.D. Rod Father Sportfishing Irwin, Pennsylvania
I would check you weather report. The fish are out there you just have to be patient and find them but when you do it's on. Fish cleaning business will meet you at the dock, they do a great job at a good price. Nice area with friendly people and good restaurants.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would check you weather report. The fish are out there you just have to be patient and find them but when you do it's on. Fish cleaning business will meet you at the dock, they do a great job at a good price. Nice area with friendly people and good restaurants.
Reel Runner Charters
Reel Runner Charters Dayton, OH
If you go out with Capt Todd your arms will be very sore the next day. Non stop fish on. Best day of fishing in my life.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you go out with Capt Todd your arms will be very sore the next day. Non stop fish on. Best day of fishing in my life.
Pacifictime Sportfishing
Pacifictime Sportfishing Dallas, PA
Children comment depends how old they are. The weather was tough just to get out so be patient. We had a great trip with Shaun and his mate. Very helpful guys and worked hard to get are limit but intact got it. Will do again for sure.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Children comment depends how old they are. The weather was tough just to get out so be patient. We had a great trip with Shaun and his mate. Very helpful guys and worked hard to get are limit but intact got it. Will do again for sure.
Pro-Tek Fishing  Walleye Charters
Pro-Tek Fishing Walleye Charters Lincoln, NE
Be ready for a great time and make sure your ready for a good workout lol. My partners are ready to go again.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready for a great time and make sure your ready for a good workout lol. My partners are ready to go again.
SunSetter Adventure Port Conneaut Ohio
SunSetter Adventure Port Conneaut Ohio Proctor, WV
2 fish off our limit of 12 in a 4 hour trip. Good weather not to hot during our morning trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
2 fish off our limit of 12 in a 4 hour trip. Good weather not to hot during our morning trip.
Makin' Waves Fishing Charters โ€“ 28'
Makin' Waves Fishing Charters โ€“ 28' Northampton Center, Ohio
Be mindful of the wind as too much wind will cause you not to be able to fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be mindful of the wind as too much wind will cause you not to be able to fish.
Dog's Life Sport Fishing
Dog's Life Sport Fishing Amherst, VA