Small silvery fish are a type of freshwater fish that are found in many parts of the world. Common examples include the SMELT (5 letters), dace (4 letters), MINNOW (6 letters) and SHINER (6 letters). SMELT are small, slender fish with a silvery sheen and a forked tail. Dace are small, slim fish with a silvery coloration and a long dorsal fin. Minnows are small, silvery fish with a slender body and a large head. Shiners are small, silvery fish with a deep body and a large eye.