2007-06-20 11:34:23 · 9 answers · asked by Michael N 6 in Pets ➔ Fish
I don't know for sure, but when my husband goes fishing he uses stink bait, so maybe they can.
2007-06-20 11:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a fish is able to smell because of it's gills. Just like human's can smell out of water but not in water. Fish are able to smell in water but not out. Now if you are wondering if fish smell, meaning if they stink. Some fish do, and some fish do not. Ive noticed that when i catch a carp, walleye or bass, the smell of them on my hands isnt that bad compared to a catfish, or crappie.
2007-06-20 18:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Josh C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, in both interpretations of your question.
They have the sense of smell to locate food, mates, and home territories (how sakmon find their way back to the areas where they were spawned, for instance): http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/BonyFish/senses.html
http://www.petplace.com/fish/understanding-your-fish-s-senses/page1.aspx
And since fish produce chemicals to attract potential mates, they are able to be "smelled" (and not just when they're dead).
2007-06-20 18:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if you get fish they start to smell because the food sinks to the bottom and it stays but if you get one tell me if it smells
2007-06-20 18:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by *Gerbil Lover* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-06-20 20:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by ER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, after a day or two out of the water they stink to high heaven.
2007-06-20 18:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well...they smell bad.
2007-06-20 18:37:10 · answer #7 · answered by ejln c 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they can tell when you've put food into their tank from the scent even if they didn't see it put in.
2007-06-20 18:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by Carson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah when they're dead
2007-06-20 19:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋