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Smelt - Dressed - 11 lbs

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    Smelt - Dressed - 11 lbs

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    • IQF, Skin on, Headless, Gutted
    • Wild Caught in USA
    • Raw - not breaded
    $159.00
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    Description

    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. These are caught in the spring during the annual smelt run and immediately processed and frozen.

    These are raw fish -- NOT breaded. Also, since they are a less expensive fish per pound, you may want to combine with other products to reduce the shipping cost per pound.

    This product has been very hard to stock and we've had to switch up suppliers.  So right now we have IQF, not the previous batch which was vac pack.

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    4.8
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    4 (4)
    3 (2)
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    65 Total Reviews
    Smelt all cleaned
    5 out of 5
    Susie
    Location: IN
    Date: December 30, 2023
    The smelt arrive in a big box so I bagged them and put directly into freezer. Taste wonderful and remind me of my childhood. Aweso.e!
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Dressed Smelt, Should have tried these a long time ago...
    5 out of 5
    Rich Tee
    Location: Bozeman, Montana
    Date: December 23, 2023
    My first attempt at the dressed smelt, I failed to cook quite enough for everyone at dinner that night and I nearly had a mutiny on my hands! These are excellent! Now I'm experimenting with different ways to enjoy them besides right out of the pan...
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    Brings back fantastic memories
    5 out of 5
    Zabs
    Location: WI
    Date: December 8, 2023
    I used to dipnet pails full of these from a river in my Wisconsin hometown. These finger sized fish are fresh and tasty
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Top line customer service
    5 out of 5
    Padre
    Location: Colorado
    Date: November 10, 2023
    I had a small issue with my order and Walleye direct was on it, exceeding my expectations. It is wonderful to see that kind of understanding and assistance. If I could give them. More stars are would.
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Smelt 11lbs dressed
    3 out of 5
    Location:
    Date: April 10, 2023
    Although bountiful and delicious they were painfully small and time consuming to clean
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    Smelt
    1 out of 5
    Location:
    Date: February 14, 2023
    Overall we love smelt yours very good. This is the second time we’ve ordered first time it came in 1 pound packages and it’s my fault that I didn’t read the description this time I figured it was just the same so we got 11 pound block of smelt not real convenient, but like I said my fault and no I won’t be ordering them again unless they’re in 1 pound packages sorry
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    Smelt!
    5 out of 5
    Jim
    Location: Florida
    Date: July 31, 2022
    Bought 11 lbs. All I do is grab a handful or 2, thaw them out, dust them with a little cornmeal/flour and fry up. Excellent!
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Smelt
    5 out of 5
    Location: VA
    Date: July 13, 2022
    Delicious, I have purchased smelt years ago, but they were hard to find in store
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Smelt - small but good
    5 out of 5
    Location: CO
    Date: April 23, 2022
    Smelt are definitely small fish but are tasty. i ordered them to eat "plain" for myself for an allergy diet, but cooked them battered and fried for my husband and son, and they loved them. They're like high-protein french fries!
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Great customer service
    5 out of 5
    Padre
    Location: Colorado
    Date: April 6, 2022
    Originally from the Midwest and knowing the pleasure of smelting in the spring, now in Colorado. I’ve really missed those small delectable fish. They’ve been hard to find for a long time. Then I found Walleye direct. Thank you. I wish I were independently wealthy. I’d order them far more often. However retired Spiritual Care Directors/ disabled Vietnam Vets. Are not that financially fluid. Great place I’ll order again in the future.
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    best ever
    5 out of 5
    Padre
    Location: CO
    Date: March 30, 2022
    if only I was able to buy more
    Recommended
    Smelts
    4 out of 5
    Location: Jonesboro, Ar
    Date: August 9, 2021
    I've wanted smelts since I moved to Arkansas five years ago. Was really excited to received my order. Very satisfied, will order again.
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Great! No added chemical preservatives!
    5 out of 5
    David
    Location: Texas
    Date: July 12, 2021
    Just what I was looking for. Arrive fast, perfectly frozen and without added chemical preservatives such as carbon dioxide. etc that are often added in many other frozen seafood which is likely no good for you and certainly takes away from the taste in my humble opinion
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    S,melt
    5 out of 5
    Wayne
    Location: Michigan
    Date: July 9, 2021
    The Smelt were excellent quality. The fried up just right. They also were the right size 5’. Shred them with family and friends, they were delighted.
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Lake Smelt
    5 out of 5
    fred
    Location: Maryland
    Date: July 8, 2021
    Ordered 12 pounds of lake smelt. The order came rapidly and was completely frozen. We both enjoy smelt and ate them in our childhood. They cannot be found in this area. The fish taste fresh and are delicious. We look forward to many good meals. Will order again.
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    Excellent--Yummy........
    5 out of 5
    Rod
    Location: Indiana
    Date: July 4, 2021
    I first ordered 12# (June, 2021). When I thawed the first one lb. pkg and fried it, I knew it was very good. When you thaw a pkg., it smells as fresh as if you just caught them. So I ordered another 12#. I am now good to go for the entire summer.
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Smelt, 2nd order
    5 out of 5
    Location:
    Date: July 3, 2021
    We were pleased again with the 2nd order of smelt shipped to Texas. Packaging arrived safely and very frozen. Thank you for offering your smelt!!
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Fresh Smelt
    5 out of 5
    JD
    Location: Indiana
    Date: June 30, 2021
    The best Smelt I have ever eaten.
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    Fresh Smelt
    5 out of 5
    JD
    Location: Indiana
    Date: June 30, 2021
    The best Smelt I have ever eaten.
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    Fantastic Lake Smelt
    5 out of 5
    Lou Barner
    Location: Barton NY
    Date: June 29, 2021
    The sooo welcomed dressed Smelt delivery was flawless, as a New York finger lakes fisherman it has been so many years since I sank my teeth in these delicious fish I can't tell you the anticipation and without disappointment the taste was beautiful. Thank you for letting me experience my beer batter smelt once again. Lou Barner New York
    Verified Buyer Recommended
    65 Total Reviews