Washington · Strait & Sound
COHO SALMON FISHING
IN SEKIU
Sekiu is an excellent destination for coho salmon fishing, with peak season in August, September and good catches in July, October. Book a charter and target coho salmon with local experts.
About Coho Salmon Fishing in Sekiu
Silver salmon are legendary fighters known for explosive surface strikes and aerial acrobatics. Coho run from midsummer through fall along the entire Pacific coast, from California's Smith River to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Bright chrome ocean fish are prized for both sport and table quality.
Coho Salmon — also called Silver Salmon — are prized for their aggressive surface strikes and spectacular aerial acrobatics. Averaging 8-12 pounds, they are smaller than kings but pound-for-pound are considered harder fighters. Ocean-phase coho are brilliant chrome-silver with small black spots confined to the upper lobe of the tail and the back above the lateral line. Spawning males turn deep red on the sides with a dark green head and develop a dramatic hooked jaw. Females become darker but retain more of their shape.
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus kisutch
Coho Salmon Seasonal Calendar — Sekiu
Month-by-month availability for coho salmon in Sekiu, WA.
How to Catch Coho Salmon in Sekiu
Techniques & Bait
Ocean trolling with herring, hoochies (plastic squid lures), or spoons behind flashers at 15-60 feet is the primary technique. Coho often feed higher in the water column than kings, so shallower presentations work well. Casting buzz bombs, Crippled Herring spoons, and spinners into surface-feeding schools produces explosive strikes. In rivers, casting spinners (Blue Fox, Panther Martin), drifting roe under a float, or swinging flies on a sink-tip line are all effective. Coho are aggressive and respond well to fast-moving presentations.
Recommended Tackle
Ocean: 7-8'6" medium rod, level-wind or spinning reel, 15-20 lb mono or 30 lb braid. River: 8'6"-9'6" medium rod, spinning reel, 10-15 lb line, 8-12 lb fluorocarbon leader. Fly: 7-8 weight rod, sink-tip line, bright patterns (Clouser, Bunny Leech, Egg-Sucking Leech).
Best Nearshore Fishing Spots in Sekiu
Top spots where local captains target coho salmon and other nearshore species.
Sekiu Reef
The rocky reef structure in the Strait of Juan de Fuca off Sekiu holds lingcod, rockfish, and cabezon in 30 to 80 feet of water over volcanic bottom. Small boats from Sekiu access the reef for productive bottom-fishing within minutes of launching.
Slip Point
Slip Point between Clallam Bay and Sekiu features rocky nearshore reefs where lingcod, black rockfish, and greenling hold in current-swept habitat. The point's position in the strait catches tidal currents that concentrate baitfish along the rocky structure.
Clallam Bay Kelp
The kelp beds off Clallam Bay hold rockfish and lingcod in nearshore structure accessible to kayaks and small boats from the bay. The kelp canopy provides habitat for juvenile fish that attract lingcod and other predators in fishable numbers.
Eagle Point
Eagle Point west of Sekiu features rocky nearshore structure in the strait where lingcod, rockfish, and cabezon hold along submerged ledges. The point's exposure to strait currents creates productive fishing conditions for boat anglers.
Other Species in Sekiu
More fish you can target while visiting Sekiu.
Coho Salmon Fishing in Sekiu — FAQ
The peak months for Coho Salmon fishing in Sekiu are August, September. During these months, Coho Salmon are most active and abundant in the Sekiu area.
Coho Salmon fishing charters in Sekiu are typically nearshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Ocean trolling with herring, hoochies (plastic squid lures), or spoons behind flashers at 15-60 feet is the primary technique. Coho often feed higher in the water column than kings, so shallower presentations work well. Casting buzz bombs, Crippled Herring spoons, and spinners into surface-feeding schools produces explosive strikes. In rivers, casting spinners (Blue Fox, Panther Martin), drifting roe under a float, or swinging flies on a sink-tip line are all effective. Coho are aggressive and respond well to fast-moving presentations.
No — when you book a charter in Sekiu, your captain provides all required Washington fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Coho Salmon regulations in Washington include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Coho Salmon in Sekiu, you may also catch Rockfish, Chinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Lingcod, Dungeness Crab. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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