Ohio State Record Coho Salmon: 13 lb 10 oz
The Ohio state record coho salmon weighed 13 lb 10 oz and measured 34.75 inches. It was caught in 1982 from Huron River by Barney Freeman, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife still recognizes it as the state mark 44 years later.
Where the record came from
The record came from Huron River. We don't carry a water-quality grade for it: our index covers standing lakes with enough EPA Water Quality Portal samples to score, which leaves out rivers and tributaries, Great Lakes water, and smaller ponds that are rarely sampled. Browse the Ohio lakes we do grade instead.
Coho Salmon records by state
Ohio ranks 6 of 6 among the states in our index for record coho salmon. New York holds the heaviest at 33 lb 7 oz, set in 1998.
| # | State | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 33 lb 7 oz | 1998 | Lake Ontario |
| 2 | Michigan | 30 lb 9 oz | 1976 | Platte River |
| 3 | Indiana | 20 lb 12 oz | 1972 | Lake Michigan |
| 4 | Illinois | 20 lb 9 oz | 1972 | Lake Michigan |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 15 lb 5 oz | 1985 | Lake Erie |
| 6 | Ohio (this page) | 13 lb 10 oz | 1982 | Huron River |
Each figure comes from that state's own fisheries agency. Agencies differ on what they certify — some recognize catch-and-release length records alongside weight — so treat this as a comparison of standing certified weights, not a single national list.
How it ranks inside Ohio
12 of Ohio's 21 standing records are heavier than the 13 lb 10 oz coho salmon — unsurprising, since record weight tracks species size more than anything about the water. 5 Ohio records have stood longer, the coho salmon mark dating to 1982.