Heavy rain renews hope for Coho Salmon

Monday, December 26, 2016
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- December's heavy rains have brought a renewed hope for returning Coho Salmon.

A few decades ago the Coho salmon could be seen spawning almost anywhere, now they're down to roughly 250 pairs and that makes them special. They're a native species battling for survival just inches beneath the flowing waters of Lagunitas Creek.
[Ads /]


Watch the video in the player above for the full story.
[Ads /]


Click here for more stories on salmon.
Copyright © 2026 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.