Surf Smelt

Also called the day smelt because of the timing of its spawning runs. Inhabits the surf line, feeding on small fishes and invertebrates. Surf smelt ride a wave onto the beach, lay and fertilize their eggs, and catch a return wave to the sea. The fry hatch approximately two weeks later during high tide. This fish is a favorite among surf anglers. Edibility is good. Range is from Alaska to Southern California.

Category : Smelt
Species name : Hypomesus pretiosus
Length (cm) : 25.00
Length (in) : 9.84