Best viewed in person. Coho or Silver Salmon have a meat color ranging from pink to a deep reddish-orange. The flesh of wild Coho is more deeply colored than that of the farmed fish. It has a large flakey texture and a rich, smooth flavor. Wild Coho tend to be leaner than Chinook or Sockeye.
Coho inhabit the waters off the northwest coast of the U.S., British Columbia and Alaska.
They can reach sizes of up to 25 pounds but typically range between 5-15 pounds. This particular Coho has developed a hooked nose with teeth used for doing battle during spawning. The oil content of Keta is not as high as either Sockeye or Chinook. The lower oil content makes this salmon ideal for someone who may not necessarily want as bold a flavor as found in the other salmon species. Keta are similiar in size to Coho weighing on average 8 - 12 pounds.