Ice Fishing for Smelt | A Winter Tradition in Maine

Every winter, when tributaries of the Kennebec River freeze over, pop-up fishing outposts, known as Smelt Camps, are set up on the ice. Fishermen from all over Maine visit these camps to rent shacks in six-hour intervals, hoping to fill a bucket with delicious rainbow smelt.

Last winter, we visited James Eddy Smelt Camp to experience this fishing tradition for ourselves.

Learn how to cook smelt by checking out Andy's Kentucky Fried Smelt recipe:    • How to Fry Whole Smelt | Living Off t...  

For more information:
Winter Road Trip: Smelt Camp (https://www.onthewater.com/smelt-camp)
James Eddy Smelt Camps (https://visitmaine.com/organization/j...)

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