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The Coho Salmon were introduced to the state of Michigan in 1966 with the first planting
of Coho Salmon in the Platte River. Honor became known as the birthplace of the
freshwater salmon program because the Platte River State Fish Hatchery is located just east of Honor.
By the fall of 1967, fishermen were flocking to
Benzie County. The program was a success and Honor became the Coho Capitol.
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Three local men soon developed the idea of having a festival to promote the Coho Salmon fishing in
Benzie County.
The first festival was held in October, 1967 and was considered a great success. In 1968, the first
National Coho Queen,
Claudia Eberly, was selected. Since then, many coho queens have been selected and the Honor Coho Salmon Festival has remained a popular
and historic Benzie County Event.
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The festival is held in Honor Michigan the last weekend of August. It celebrates the birth of a great fishery and also the economic boost the fall salmon run
brings to the area each year.
DNR Platte River 1985-2010 FISHERIES Surveys
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