| Species No | Category | Common_Name | Species Name | Length (cm) | Length_In | Notes | Graphic |
| 90,310.00 | Smelt | Surf Smelt | Hypomesus pretiosus | 25.00 | 9.84 |
Also called the day smelt because of the timing of its spawning runs. Inhabits the surf line, feeding on small fishes and invertebrates.
Surf smelt ride a wave onto the beach, lay and fertilize their eggs, and catch a return wave to the sea. The fry hatch approximately two weeks later during high tide. This fish is a favorite among surf anglers. Edibility is good. Range is from Alaska to Southern California. |
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