Fishing for Surf smelt

Hypomesus pretiosus

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The surf smelt is a small, slender fish typically found in coastal waters and estuaries along the Pacific coast. It averages 6-9 inches in length and weighs up to 0.2 pounds. With a silvery body and translucent fins, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Surf smelt are known for their schooling behavior and seasonal spawning runs. This summary is AI generated