Fishing for Blueback shad

Alosa aestivalis

The Blueback shad is a small, migratory fish found in the Atlantic coastal waters and rivers of North America. It has a streamlined, silver body with a distinctive blue-green back. Typically reaching 12-15 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Blueback shad are known for their schooling behavior and seasonal spawning migrations. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Blueback shad

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Blueback shad

Bristol County Coast (RI)

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Blueback shad

Stumpy Lake

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Huron River

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Old Tampa Bay

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J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir (SC)

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Little River

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Charles River

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Saco River Reservoir

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Blueback shad

Messalonskee Stream Reservoir

11 in · 1 lb

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