Description

11 pounds of skin on headless dressed smelt.

Our dressed lake smelt are headless, gutted and packaged all together as Individually Quick Frozen - IQF. They can vary in size based on the smelt run that day but are usually between 2-3 inches long - these are on the smaller side than what we've had available in the past.

So... THESE ARE SMALL. I put it all caps because people are complaining about the size. The old days of abundant jumbo smelt in a net are gone. These are going to be small. These are cusually caught in the spring during the annual smelt run and immediately processed and frozen.

These are raw fish -- NOT breaded like the picture.

Package

A big box of finger-size frozen fish ready for cooking.

How it tastes

Smelt delights with a subtle sweetness, a whisper of the sea, and a satisfying crunch that melts into buttery perfection.

Ways to cook

The best way to cook smelt fish is to pan-fry or deep-fry them, as their small size and delicate flavor shine with a crispy texture. For a healthier option, you can also grill or bake smelt with a drizzle of olive oil and your favorite herbs.