Fishing For

Night smelt

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9 Catches

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15-19; Vertebrae: 60-64. In males, pectoral fins longer; tuberculate on head, scales, and lower fins (Ref. 6885). Green with silvery sides (Ref. 6885).

Average Length

Maximum Length

9.1 in

Maximum Weight

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Night smelt

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Higgins Lake

Roscommon County, Michigan

2 Catches

4.0

(9)

North Pacific Ocean (Point Conception SMR-Rincon Beach)

Santa Barbara County, California

2 Catches

5.0

(3)

North Pacific Ocean (US/CA)

San Mateo County, California

2 Catches

5.0

(3)

North Pacific Ocean (Gulf of the Farallones)

San Mateo County, California

1 Catch

4.0

(5)

North Pacific Ocean (US/CA)

Humboldt County, California

San Mateo County, California

1 Catch

Top Baits For Catching Night smelt

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(102)

2 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shortfin Squid

4.0

(65)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

4.0

(83)

1 Catch

Recently Caught Night smelt

3 hr window to catch on the pier with size 6 sabiki rigs, with squid.

Species Night smelt

Weight 1 lb 6 oz

Gear 1

24 likes • 5 comments

No Mackerels, only Jack Smelts today. 😊

Species Night smelt

Weight 1 lb 2 oz

34 likes • 3 comments

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went back today and got this very nice smelt

Species Night smelt

Gear 1

19 likes

never caught one of these going to eat it shortly

Species Night smelt

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cought on sardines .. type of fish is jacksmelt

Species Night smelt

Weight 5 oz

22 likes • 16 comments

Another one

Species Night smelt

Gear 1

18 likes • 1 comment

Think it’s a smelt

Species Night smelt

Gear 1

17 likes • 1 comment

🖤🎣Went Night Dipping Last Night🎣🖤Got knocked down a few times but came out on top with a full bucket💙. NIGHT SMELT....Trinidad Ca #maythefishbewithyou

Species Night smelt

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