Mark your calendars for the 49th annual Hanover Lions Club Smelt Fry. The dinner will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hanover City ...

Let me share a tasty whiff of nostalgia from springtime long ago. Dad says, “The smelt are running; tonight I will get a ...

Nicknamed the "French fry of the lake," smelt are a bite-sized, mild-flavored fish that are best served lightly dredged and deep-fried. On average, they grow to about five inches in length ...

However, what about when you're served a plate of smelts? Even for seasoned fish enthusiasts, these small and slender animals can be confusing. Often dredged and fried whole, it's not always clear ...

Winston Luo, left, catches smelt with his dad. Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPB His family has five buckets full of fish and they’re planning a big meal. “We usually fry them,” Luo said.