- Smelt fishing season is underway at Lake Suwa, Japan, offering a unique experience aboard domed boats.
- Anglers are experiencing successful catches of the small smelt, approximately eight centimeters long.
- The popular winter activity will continue on Lake Suwa until March 2026.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the smelt fishing at Lake Suwa?
B: No way! Smelt fishing? What’s that?

A: It’s a winter thing! They have these big boats with domes.
B: Wow, a dome? Sounds fancy!

A: Yeah! You sit under the dome and fish. It’s really popular.
B: So, people are catching a lot of fish?

A: Apparently! Loads of people are having great luck. The smelt are small, about eight centimeters.
B: That’s cute!

A: One guy was out with his daughter. He said they don't get to do things together much now.
B: Aww, that's sweet. Sharing a hobby is great.

A: Exactly! And a woman from Aichi Prefecture tried it for the first time.
B: And she liked it?

A: She loved it! She’s probably going back again.
B: That’s awesome!

A: They say the smelt fishing will last until March.
B: Cool! Maybe we should try it sometime!