Coho Salmon: Silver of the Sea
What is Coho Salmon?
Wild Alaska Coho Salmon, also known as Silver Salmon, are one of the five species of Pacific Salmon. They are medium in size compared to the other species of wild Pacific Salmon and are identified on the fishing grounds by their semi black mouth with a white gum line, a wide tail stock, and spots on the upper lobe of the tail.
Why do we fish with hook and line?
We believe that catching salmon one at a time is the most sustainable method of commercial fishing and allows for the highest quality of salmon. Catching and handling salmon one-by-one allows fishermen to create an unbeatable standard for quality the second each salmon leaves the water.
Have you ever heard of by-catch? By-catch is the unwanted fish and other marine creatures caught when commercial fishing for a different species. Fishing with hook and line allows us to prevent by-catch and thus, not harm or kill other fish.
Why do we fish for coho salmon and not sockeye salmon?
At Shoreline Wild Salmon, we only fish commercially using hook and line (also known as trolling). This allows us to specifically target the species of salmon we want to catch. Depending on the time of year, we may be fishing for king or coho salmon (or both).
Why don’t we fish for sockeye? Well, we do discover a sockeye salmon on the line from time to time, but they are far less likely to bite on a hook than king and coho salmon. For this reason, most sockeye salmon in Alaska are fished using nets.
Why should you eat coho salmon?
Coho salmon is our go-to for quick and easy weeknight dinners. It has a consistent, mild flavor. It also has a medium oil content that keeps the taste light, while also making it easy and versatile to cook. In addition, 3.0 oz of Alaska coho salmon contains 20 grams of protein, 900 mg of Omega 3s, and loads of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D, nutrients that make it an excellent choice for those looking to improve heart health and/or brain function.
Our favorite ways to cook coho salmon:
The favorable oil content of coho salmon makes it easy to grill, bake, or pan sear. We love to cook our coho salmon with a little lemon, salt and pepper, and fresh dill (when available). Or step up your cooking with this delicious bronzed coho salmon in butter-wine sauce recipe!
How do I order coho salmon from Shoreline Wild Salmon?
We ship our coho salmon in fresh frozen portions that are approximately 1 lb in size. Our portions ship in 5 lb, 10 lb, or 20 lb increments and can be ordered through our website to be shipped directly to your door.
