The status of smelt Osmerus eperlanus in England (ENRR516)

This study reviews the existing knowledge on the status and distribution of the smelt Osmerus eperlanus in England and Wales, using both published and unpublished literature. It aims to identify current knowledge of the distribution of smelt in English estuaries and rivers, and also the available data on known and possible spawning grounds, including the characteristics of suitable spawning sites.