Bobbr

Species guide

How to catch Night smelt

Spirinchus starksi

Stylized 2D illustration of Night smelt
saltwatergame fishOsmeridae

The night smelt is a small, elongated saltwater fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It is valued as a game fish for its agility and fight. This species lives in relatively deep waters, sometimes reaching depths up to 128 meters.

Where they live

Inhabits saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America, typically found at depths up to 128 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 23 cm

What they eat

  • small marine organisms

Best baits

  • small pieces of shrimp
  • small worms

Best lures

  • small soft plastics
  • tiny jigs

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing

Track every Night smelt you catch.

Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.

Claim founding access
How to catch Night smelt | Bobbr