Fishing for Longfin smelt

Spirinchus thaleichthys

The longfin smelt is a slender, silvery fish known for its elongated fins. It primarily inhabits estuarine and coastal waters along the Pacific coast. Averaging 5-7 inches in length and weighing up to 0.1 pounds, it feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans. This species is known for its migratory behavior, moving between freshwater and marine environments. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase