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The American shad, the largest of the herrings, is the most abundant anadromous fish on the east coast of the United States. These sleek, silver, schooling fish are unique inhabitants of our local rivers. Large populations support growing commercial and sport fisheries.
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www.bio.umass.edu/biology/conn.river/shad.html
www.bio.umass.edu/biology/conn.river/shad.html
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American shad was introduced in the Pacific Northwest in the late 1800's, and in 1990 the population of shad entering the Columbia River was over 4 million fish. ... LIFECYCLE: The American shad is a highly migratory anadromous species that returns to its freshwater natal (birth) areas to spawn. Shad spawn in...
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www.psmfc.org/habitat/edu_shad_fact.html
www.psmfc.org/habitat/edu_shad_fact.html
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They have been called poor man's salmon and white shad. The exquisite taste of their meat is reflected in their Latin species name, sapidissima, meaning savory. They are American shad, largest member of the herring family.
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www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/SHAD.HTM
www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/SHAD.HTM
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The American shad or white shad is anadromous and spends most of its life at sea. They enter Chesapeake Bay to spawn in the fresh water to low-salinity tributaries. ... The American shad has a thin, silvery body that varies in color from greenish to dark blue on the back. Adults have:
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www.chesapeakebay.net/bfg_american_shad.aspx
www.chesapeakebay.net/bfg_american_shad.aspx
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American Shad, Alosa sapidissima, Actinopterygii, Clupeiformes, Clupeidae, Description and Fascinating Facts, World Range and Habitat, Feeding Behavior, Reproduction, and Warnings and Comments. ... The American shad, Alosa sapidissima (Wilson, 1811), is one of the best-known shad species, as well as the largest—and...
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marinebio.org/species.asp?id=443
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The American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) is the largest member of the herring family. Not to be confused with its smaller cousins, the "shad" southern anglers use for bait, the American Shad usually range from two pounds to eight pounds with an extremely rare monster over 12 pounds.
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www.angelfire.com/pa/pikesportsmen/pcfsc4.1.htm
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As Spring gets a firm hold on the landscape, the thoughts of many turn to the Delaware and the annual migration of spawning American Shad. Anglers may wonder how the drought conditions affecting the region, with its impact on stream and river flows, will influence this year's run.
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www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/shadart.htm
www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/shadart.htm
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Hudson River American Shad; An Ecosystem-Based Plan for Recovery; May 2008; ... HUDSON RIVER AMERICAN SHAD; AN ECOSYSTEM-BASED PLAN FOR RECOVERY; Prepared by; NYSDEC Hudson River Fisheries Unit to meet the goals of the; Hudson River Estuary Action Plan;
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www.dec.ny.gov/docs/remediation_hudson_pdf/shadrecovery...
www.dec.ny.gov/docs/remediation_hudson_pdf/shadrecoveryplan.pdf
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