Fishing for Hickory shad

Alosa mediocris

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

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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22 in · 3 lb

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7 in · 3 oz

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Milton Harbor

17 in · 2 lb

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