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“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

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Coho Salmon Fishing Guides

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Pulaski

Morning/Afternoon Trip (6 Hrs)

100% (1)
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Gold Beach

Salmon And Steelhead Trips

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17 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Ketchikan

Salmon Trip - 28' Hewes Craft

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, River Fishing in Florence

Fall Chinook Salmon Trip

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22 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Warrenton

Full Day – Salmon Buoy 10 Astoria

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26 ft 1 - 12 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Mission

8 Hours River Monster Apr-Nov

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22 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,000
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

Why should I book a coho salmon fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 81 coho salmon trips, and the most popular trips are Late Summer/Fall Salmon Trips guided by Jay, Weeknight Sportsman Special guided by Terry, and Salmon/Steelhead Float guided by Matt.

Our guides are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 6399 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly coho salmon guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly coho salmon guides.

What types of coho salmon fishing trips are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for coho salmon as well as lake fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but heavy tackle fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much does a coho salmon fishing trip cost?

Prices for coho salmon can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,925, but the average price for a half day trip for coho salmon is $933. The average price for a full day trip for coho salmon is $2,417.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for coho salmon fishing?

The most popular season for coho salmon fishing is fall, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for coho salmon and what are the bag limits for coho salmon?

See here for more information on coho salmon fishing licenses, coho salmon bag limits, and fishing season regulations for coho salmon. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right coho salmon rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My dad and I took an 8 hour guided trip on the Willamette. Ken is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and prepared. His equipment is all impressive and well maintained, he carefully explained safety procedures, he also happily shared a lot of valuable information with us about future fishing endeavors. We caught a 20 inch “15 lb” silver salmon. We will definitely book another trip with him, likely for springers!

    Mattias O. | October 18, 2025

    Trip: Willamette River Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The trip with Captain Fred was great! My boys enjoyed immensely as did I ! I highly recommend Fred but I also highly recommend using a different platform, this one charges too much, 15% from the captain and another $72 from the client. $200 is a a quarter of the cost of the trip charge . Airbnb and Vrbo don’t charge that much.

    Andrew P. | September 2, 2025

    Trip: Manistee Salmon Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Couldn’t ask for anything more. Captain Rod worked out trip around the weather and accommodated an extra person. Super knowledgeable and willing to educate us about everything we encountered during our charter with him. He knew exactly how and where to target salmon and we limited out! We will return and we will definitely request Rod for our guide. Highly recommend using Captain Rod for a successful, enjoyable and entertaining adventure!

    Reuben F. | August 18, 2025

    Trip: Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, & Crab

  • ★★★★★
    So amazing! Awesome experience! Best experience and very polite and made our trip great! Will definitely book with him again! Highly recommend!

    Stacia | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Salmon Fishing & Crabbing Siletz

  • ★★★★★
    Caleb was absolutely amazing. A thoughtful and responsible communicator and a wonderful host. He tried his best to help us all land a salmon! I do not recommend Captain Experience, however. Their website incorrectly listed prices and availability of people. Also the trip we booked wasn’t event for the area we thought we were going, although we rolled with it.

    Carrie G. | June 30, 2025

    Trip: Nehalem Oregon Salmon

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