Coho Identification

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8point
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2008/12/19 22:46:09 (permalink)

Coho Identification

Recently I caught what I think might be a Coho Salmon on Elk Creek. How do you positively identify a Coho? I'm still having difficulty posting pics.

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    Mr.Slickfish
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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 08:11:49 (permalink)
    Look for black in the mouth, that's one way. Then see if the mainho was coming up behind it.

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    Deadbolt401
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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 10:50:24 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Mr.Slickfish

    Look for black in the mouth, that's one way. Then see if the mainho was coming up behind it.


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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 12:16:38 (permalink)
    Coho does not have black gums in the mouth, tail has spots on the top half only. Chinook (King) has black gums in mouth and spots on upper and low tail lobes. Hope this helps...

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    smallhook
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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 15:57:36 (permalink)
    Coho mouth and gums
     
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    http://www.ddfishing.on.ca/facts.htm
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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 16:05:43 (permalink)
    Cohos have no spots on thier 5 lower fins at all.

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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 22:06:19 (permalink)
    Hey thanks to all that replied. It's some really helpful information.
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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/20 23:48:53 (permalink)
    http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/greatlakesfish/cohosalmon.html
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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/21 13:24:28 (permalink)
    coho dec 22 2001 elk creek sure do miss em

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    RE: Coho Identification 2008/12/22 09:36:36 (permalink)
    Coho also have kidney shapes spots on their back rather than round spots 
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