Smelting - Coronet Bay & Oak Harbor

For those of you that want something a little different to do then you might want to take a trip up to Coronet Bay or Oak Harbor to do a little smelting.  We have been getting a few reports that some of the folks are in fact getting a few from time to time.  We have not been getting many reports this year as the squidding (which has been very good) has overshadowed the smelting. Remember to have your Discovery Pass when you go to Coronet Bay as it is a State Park.  You don't want to receive a citation.  You can either by a year pass for $35.00 (good for one year from the date of purchase) or buy a day pass for $10.00.  Oak Harbor is free!

Simply get out your trout rod and tie on a Gamakatsu # 4 or 5 Smelt Herring Jig with a 1/2 - 3/4 ounce sinker at the bottom and you are ready to go.  Don't forget a bucket to put your catch in.  Remember that 10 pounds of smelt is your limit!  More than you will want to clean!