Smelts are a family of small fish, the Osmeridae, found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, as well as rivers, streams and lakes in Europe, North America and Northeast Asia.

Habitat: The Pacific smelt spends most of its life in the ocean, migrating up rivers, including the Columbia and its tributaries, to spawn. The eggs attach to gravelly, woody, or sandy substrate …

Smelt return annually to the Columbia River but only return to the Sandy River periodically. The eulachon returned in numbers high enough that ODFW opened a limited two-day fishery in …

Jan 9, 2025 · Smelt fish are prized for being one of the healthiest fish in the sea. The reason for this are for a few reasons but smelt have one of the lowest amounts of mercury of any fish. …

Surf smelt occur abundantly throughout the nearshore marine waters of Washington, from the Columbia River to the Canadian border and into southernmost Puget Sound and Hood Canal. …

Jan 1, 2024 · Smelts are small, shiny fish that live in rivers, lakes, and oceans. They are important for other animals to eat and are also enjoyed by humans as a tasty seafood delicacy. Smelts …

Mar 22, 2016 · The Pacific Smelt, also known as Eulachon is a small silver fish that migrates from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn between late winter and early spring.

Jan 10, 2012 · When and Where to Catch Surf Smelt. Smelt run from April through October, with the best action in June through August. Through surf smelt run somewhere just about every …

Aug 27, 2024 · Smelt fish are small, silvery fish that have captured the interest of anglers, chefs, and ecologists alike. Known for their distinctive aroma and delicate taste, these fish are a …

Mar 7, 2019 · there are two forms of smelt: lake and ocean. ocean smelt are anadromous, like wild salmon. meaning they travel from saltwater to freshwater to spawn. however, lake smelt …