2026 regulation year
Alaska Coho salmon (silver) 2026 — Season, Bag Limit, Size Rules
Oncorhynchus kisutch
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Coho (silver) salmon are the second-most-targeted Alaskan salmon and the workhorse late-summer / early-fall fishery. Unlike kings, coho carry a generous bag (commonly 6 / day) across most drainages — the run-strength keeps regulations stable.
Season
Late July – October on most drainages (run timing varies north-to-south).
– Statewide drainages (typical run window)
Bag & possession
- Daily bag
- 6 / day (most freshwater drainages)
- Possession
- 12 in possession (most drainages)
Size, slot, trophy rules
- Size
- No statewide minimum
Gear restrictions
- Single hook required on most coho rivers
- Snagging prohibited
- Bait restrictions vary by river
Named water-body overrides
Where statewide rules differ on specific Alaska waters:
Kenai River
Statewide 6 / day; late-summer / fall run
Kasilof River
Statewide 6 / day; consistent fall run
Resurrection Bay
Saltwater feeder coho; bag varies by area
Sitka Sound
Saltwater feeder coho; Southeast bag rules apply
Susitna drainage
Late-July through September; statewide 6 / day
Official source
Alaska Department of Fish and Game publishes the authoritative 2026 Alaskafishing regulations. Always verify the current rule before fishing — emergency closures and in-season changes can override what's published here.