Columbia River smelt have already arrived and fingers are crossed the run-size will be large enough to host a dip-net fishery in the Cowlitz River

Smelt lovers, feathered, furred and gaiter-wearing, go for a dip in Cowlitz River - The Columbian

Smelt (fish) - Wikipedia

Cowlitz River Smelt Dip 2024

COWLITZ RIVER SMELT DIPPING 2/15/2024

Columbia River smelt run similar to last year, Cowlitz sport dip-net season still up in air

Another one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River

Sea lions feast on big smelt run - The Columbian

Smelt lovers, feathered, furred and gaiter-wearing, go for a dip in Cowlitz River - The Columbian

Q&A With WDFW's Smelt Biologist

Uncertain Outlook for Smelt Runs on Cowlitz, Columbia Rivers