Fishing for Skipjack shad

Alosa chrysochloris
2K logged catches • 12K followers

The Skipjack shad is a small, streamlined fish found in freshwater rivers and coastal waters. It typically measures 12-15 inches and weighs 1-2 pounds. With a silvery body and forked tail, it primarily feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, the Skipjack shad is an agile swimmer, often seen in large groups. This summary is AI generated

adrian.mclaughlin, Fishbrain angler since 2019

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Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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