Smelt: Sandy river in Troutdale is full of smelt...

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Mar 24, 2023 19:30:58 #

RussellE Loc: OR

Sandy river in Troutdale is full of smelt

Mar 25, 2023 10:45:03 #

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

I would say that is a "good thing". I hope you are able to catch some and fry up a nice meal or two!

Mar 25, 2023 13:13:51 #

Papabear65 Loc: Salem oregon

I grew up in Gresham and my father and I used to dip smelt every year. Been many years since there's been a good smelt run in the Sandy, this is awesome news.

Mar 26, 2023 11:30:31 #

Monday Loc: Olympia WA

Great way to stink up a house. But pan fried smelt…yum.

Mar 26, 2023 13:23:40 #

Hartwa Loc: Reedsport Oregon

I grew up in Olympia
We used to catch a bunch of smelt.
Lots of fun!!

Mar 26, 2023 15:59:50 #

Monday Loc: Olympia WA

Yup, dip netting. Fry ‘em up don’t worry about cutting head off or cleaning, enjoy just like corn on the cob.

Mar 26, 2023 21:26:21 #

Walt lambert

I'm not really sure. I looked it up on the ODFW and I believe smelt dipping is still illegal in Oregon. Check it out before you go and if it is legal I want to go LOL

Mar 27, 2023 01:24:46 #

Monday Loc: Olympia WA

No smelt netting on the Cowlitz this year. I suspect this goes for
The whole Columbia River system- both states.
A pity.

Apr 23, 2023 05:45:10 #

Vicroads Loc: Silver lake Mt st Helens wa

Do you about how many ran and how long Thank you Vic H

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