- Smelt fishing is currently popular on Lake Suwa, Japan, enjoyed from under a transparent dome.
- Anglers are experiencing successful catches of the approximately eight-centimeter smelt.
- The activity is available until March and provides a unique leisure opportunity for families and newcomers.

A: Hey! Did you hear about what’s happening at Lake Suwa?
B: No! What’s new?
A: They’re doing smelt fishing! It’s super popular right now.
B: Smelt fishing? What’s that like?
A: Apparently, you go on a big boat with a dome over it. It’s warm!
B: Wow, sounds cozy. And you catch lots of fish?
A: Yeah! When a group of smelt swims by, you can catch so many! They’re tiny, about eight centimeters.
B: That’s cute! It sounds like fun.
A: It is! One guy was out with his daughter. He’s happy they share the hobby.
B: Aww, that’s sweet.
A: A lady from Aichi Prefecture tried it for the first time! She caught a lot and loved it.
B: Really? She's hooked!
A: Exactly! The boat association says you can do it until March.
B: That’s great news! Maybe we should try it!