Tweet Size: The maximum it reaches is 9 inches, though it seldom exceeds 6 inches. Identification and similar species: An extremely compressed (flat) fish with a distinct dark shoulder spot, long dorsal fin ray, and pointed snout. The body is bright silver, … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing guide John Berry from Cotter reports that a recent shad kill in the nearby lakes has caused a “feeding frenzy” on the White and North Fork rivers and Norfork Dam tailwater in the past week or so. “This … Continue reading →
Tweet Randy Zellers Assistant Chief of Communications LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hatcheries produced and stocked more than 9.3 million fish during 2019 to improve fishing conditions for Arkansas anglers in 2019. Tommy Laird, AGFC Assistant Chief of … Continue reading →
TweetCommercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Weds., Jan. 1, 2020 to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Shad season … Continue reading →
Tweet LITTLE ROCK — While fall temperatures are driving most anglers indoors or to the deer woods, staff at Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hatcheries throughout the state are still going full bore to improve future fishing conditions for anglers. … Continue reading →
TweetJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms Jacob Morgan of Rogersville now holds a state record title after shooting a gizzard shad on the Bull Creek arm of Lake Taneycomo. Morgan was bowfishing when he shot the … Continue reading →
TweetKEOSAUQUA, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Lake Sugema on Oct. 29 (pending workable weather conditions) with a very low concentration of rotenone to eliminate gizzard shad. If the treatment is postponed, it will be … Continue reading →
Tweet Division biologists have officially documented American Shad in the Paulins Kill 9.5 miles upstream of the Columbia Lake dam site. The dam was removed this past winter to restore this historic spawning pathway. The dam had blocked migration in … Continue reading →
Tweet Date: April 11, 2019Author: Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division2 Comments Spring is the season of new life. For many fish species, this means it’s time to get moving. Check out a few of Georgia’s natives who migrate to a new area for … Continue reading →
TweetMDC congratulates Brian Rehmeier on breaking the state record by snagging a 2-pound, 10-ounce gizzard shad while fishing on Bigelow Creek in St. Charles County. ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Brian Rehmeier of Augusta … Continue reading →
Tweet the takeover. Get Ready for Shad Season Commercial shad fishing season kicks off at midnight on January 1. Shad season has several specific regulations. Make sure you’re up-to-date on the regulations and restrictions before you hit the water. Read this … Continue reading →
Tweet EMPORIA – In a cooperative study with Kansas State University to evaluate the influence of gizzard shad on food webs in small impoundments, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) will be conducting partial fishery renovations on … Continue reading →
Tweet Last month’s Mystery Fish was the Hickory Shad (Alosa mediocris). This member of the shad and herring family has a regular presence in many of our tidal rivers. Hickory shad feed primarily on small fish like menhaden, silversides, and others and as … Continue reading →
Tweet Last year, when biologists sampled Greers Ferry Lake, predatory fish such as crappie, walleye and bass were in poor condition. Biologists also noted that threadfin shad, the preferred forage for many species, were nowhere to be found. To help … Continue reading →
Tweet The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has initiated a project to bring excellent fishing back to Greers Ferry Lake, and it all starts with what is on the menu. Early in 2015, many predator fish species in Greers Ferry … Continue reading →
TweetEvery year American shad migrate up the Delaware River to spawn. The numbers and timing of the “shad run” vary year to year depending on water temperature and conditions. Having accurate, up-to-date information on the run can greatly impact on … Continue reading →
TweetColumbia River Zone Updates SALMON, STEELHEAD, and SHAD Recreational salmon fisheries in 2016 will begin under permanent regulations (see 2016 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations). Modifications to 2016 spring Chinook fisheries will be considered at a January 27, 2016 Compact/Joint State … Continue reading →
Tweet Patagonia Lake is being stocked with trout until March 2 and can be an excellent lake in March for over-sized largemouth bass. Due to its relatively low elevation, it warms up sooner than other southern waters such as Parker … Continue reading →
