Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch · Silver salmon
A surprise for many anglers. Coho weren't part of the Deschutes historically, but hatchery-origin coho now return each fall, with more than 2,400 adults counted above Sherars Falls in 2024. Bright silver when fresh, males turn red with a hooked jaw as they near spawning.
Season status · as of Jul 31, 20262026: Steelhead and salmon fishing closed from Aug. 15 on reaches closed to steelhead, to protect a very poor wild steelhead run. Salmon fishing stayed open from Sherars Falls down to the upper railroad trestle through Oct. 31.Check current ODFW rules ↗