The two species can be difficult to distinguish, so anglers must use caution when shad fishing to be able to make proper identification.

Very popular for shad fishing.

(Darbee taught Fasanello the basics of shad fishing 30 years ago.)

Hundreds of people go out shad fishing, oystering or doing marina chores in Brockway boats.

Bill Hupalo loves the upper Delaware River for its bountiful shad fishing.

In general, as is true for many species, dawn and dusk are excellent times for shad fishing, as are overcast days.

Other former industry included grist mill operations, shad fishing, and silica mining.

In the Northeast, early morning and dusk are usually the most productive times for shad fishing.

I had often visited Goethe Park to enjoy the shad fishing, and indeed, the California sycamores there are incredible.

Even under the best conditions, shad fishing often feels downright quirky.