Fishing for Hickory shad
Alosa mediocris
3K logged catches • 19K followers
The hickory shad is a small, anadromous fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It typically measures 12-15 inches and weighs 1-2 pounds. With a slender, silver body and forked tail, it feeds on plankton and small fish. Hickory shad migrate upstream to spawn in freshwater rivers, displaying strong schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated
psabba13, Fishbrain angler since 2020
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Water type
Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
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According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Hickory shad.
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