plural cohos or coho
: a rather small Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) that has light-colored flesh and is native to both coasts of the North Pacific and is stocked in the Great Lakes
called also coho salmon, silver salmon
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Endangered Central California coast coho salmon are returning to Central California's Russian River after decades of absence – an indicator of river restoration.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
There have been small signs of progress, such as the recent return of coho salmon to parts of the Russian River for the first time in decades, but experts say recovery remains fragile.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Some of the restrictions also include a prohibition on commercial fishing for coho salmon, and the maximum number of lines per vessel is capped at six.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The federal council has said forecasts for Chinook and coho salmon off the West Coast look promising this year, though the season will open with some restrictions.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
There have been small signs of progress, such as the recent return of coho salmon to parts of the Russian River for the first time in decades, but experts say recovery remains fragile.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Some of the restrictions also include a prohibition on commercial fishing for coho salmon, and the maximum number of lines per vessel is capped at six.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The federal council has said forecasts for Chinook and coho salmon off the West Coast look promising this year, though the season will open with some restrictions.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Coho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coho. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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