Coho Salmon in Pennsylvania
Seasons, the record and stocking for Coho salmon.
- 3 (combined species)limit
- 15 lb 5 ozrecord
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Where Coho salmon fit in Pennsylvania fishing
Pennsylvania lists Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) as game fish, regulated in 1 water class. For lake erie, presque isle bay and peninsular waters and tributaries the PFBC sets 3 (combined species); minimum 15 inches and a season of 8 a.m. opening day of the regular trout season until 12:01 a.m. the friday before opening day the following year.
The record entry lists 15 lb 5 oz from Lake Erie, Jack Scheirer, 1985.
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| Water class | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie | Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay and peninsular waters and tributaries | 3 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | 8 a.m. opening day of the regular trout season until 12:01 a.m. the Friday before opening day the following year |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PA Fish and Boat Commission; in effect or proposed as of October 1, 2025, PDF revised February 27, 2026), page 10 to 14. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
PFBC record entries for Coho salmon
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, Coho | 15 lb 5 oz | Jack Scheirer | Lake Erie | Erie | 1985 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026; records are kept by weight only.
Fish listed alongside Coho salmon
- Steelheadgame fish
- Chinook Salmongame fish
- Pink Salmongame fish
- Atlantic Salmongame fish
- Largemouth Bassgame fish
- Smallmouth Bassgame fish
- Spotted Bassgame fish
- Rock Bassgame fish
- Striped Bassgame fish
- White Bassgame fish
- Bluegillgame fish
- Pumpkinseedgame fish
Photographs of lakes and creeks by Coho Salmon
Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael A. Orlando, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: George Neat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keystone Coho salmon: the questions that come up
What is the Pennsylvania creel limit for Coho salmon?
3 (combined species); minimum 15 inches on lake erie, presque isle bay and peninsular waters and tributaries, season 8 a.m. opening day of the regular trout season until 12:01 a.m. the friday before opening day the following year; other water classes have their own rows.
What is the state record Coho salmon in Pennsylvania?
15 lb 5 oz from Lake Erie in Erie County, caught by Jack Scheirer in 1985.
Which waters list Coho salmon?
No page lists it as present.
Do Pennsylvania hatcheries raise Coho salmon?
It is not stocked on the 2026 lists.
What family name do biologists use for Coho salmon?
Oncorhynchus kisutch; listed as game fish.
What dates cover Coho salmon?
8 a.m. opening day of the regular trout season until 12:01 a.m. the Friday before opening day the following year on lake erie, presque isle bay and peninsular waters and tributaries.
Which Pennsylvania license and permit cover Coho salmon?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
Is a permitted Pennsylvania guide available for Coho salmon?
No guide listing names it.
Plan a Coho salmon trip
Open any listed water for ramps and seasons.