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🌈 Spring Has Sprung — The Rainbow Smelts Are Running! 🐟
🌈 Spring Has Sprung — The Rainbow Smelts Are Running! 🐟
The wait is over! Rainbow smelts are now making their vibrant spring run at Sherwood River.
Come experience one of nature’s most dazzling seasonal events—whether you're here to fish, take photos, or just soak it all in, now’s the time to catch the action.
📍 Location: Sherwood River
🗓️ Season: Happening now — but not for long!
👉 Bring your boots, hip waders, bucket, net and bring your sense of wonder. There is no catch limit on smelts, your are actually encouraged to take as many as possible as Ontario considers Rainbow Smelts an Invasive Species.
Some interesting Smelting Facts:
Spawning Season:
Rainbow smelt spawn in the spring shortly after the ice melts, when water temperatures reach about 4.4 Celsius or 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Run Dynamics:
The smelt migrate from deeper lake waters to shallow, nearshore areas to spawn, often near creek mouths.
Timing:
The run is typically a short window, often lasting only 4-7 days.
Best Time to Fish:
Nighttime is generally the most productive time for smelt fishing, smelts are sensitive to temperature and light, which is why you catch them at night, usually between 11:30 am and 2 am.
Location:
Round Lake is located in Zone 15 (Muskoka) Region and Zone 17 (Peterborough) Region in Ontario, Canada.
Harvest and Consumption:
Smelt are a popular food fish, and some communities organize smelt fry events.
Invasive Species:
Rainbow smelt are an invasive species in some Ontario lakes, including Round Lake.
Regulations:
Rainbow smelt are considered a game/sport fish but are not subject to fishing regulations, including an open season and a requirement that they not be wasted.
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