(Oncorhynchus Kisutch)

Other names
Silver Salmon, Blueback

Availability
July - September

Depth of catch
Shallow to 200 fathoms.

Characteristics
The coho's teeth are set in gray/white gums. Its lower jaw is blunter than that of a chinook. Its body has silver sides with a blue/green back. The back, sides, and upper portion of the tail have small, black spots

Range of shelf life
Three to 7 days, depending on the quality of handling the fish has received.

How to store
Coho Salmon should be buried in ice with the belly cavity full of ice, since this
is where deterioration happens most quickly. Adding ice to the belly slows this enzymatic process.