Smelt are running in the Sandy! Eulachon smelt only return to the Sandy River periodically and this is the first time they’ve been seen in any numbers since 2015. The eulachon smelt spends most of its life in the ocean, migrating up rivers, including the Columbia and some of its tributaries, to spawn. They grow to be 6-9 inches long and live 3-5 years. Most adults die shortly after spawning, so it’s not uncommon to see large numbers of dead smelt along the river. Recreational harvest of eulachon

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26K views · 24 reactions | Smelt are small, silvery fish found in rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans across the world. In Northern California, where these fish spawn along the coastline and in riverbeds, smelt have been an important resource for Indigenous communities for generations. Learn about fish camp and how a Tolowa Dee-ni’ family is fighting to preserve their foodways, ecosystems, and culture. | California Academy of Sciences | Facebook