Fossils of 15 million-year-old freshwater fish discovered ... There are at least six species of smelt across the country, including rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax), Eulachon or Columbia River ...

Millions of alewife died over the winter and are now washing ashore. Fear not, however, as the die-off can be seen as Mother ...

Longfin smelt live for several years, spawning in freshwater and inhabiting estuaries and nearshore waters, and even ranging out into the ocean. Usually growing from 3.5 to 4.3 inches as adults, these ...

He added this tidbit, “I still fish for rainbow smelt on inland lakes in Michigan during the winter. It can be a lot of fun if you can find them!” The Illinois Department of Natural Resources ...