The American shad, Alosa prmstabilis of naturalists, one of the most esteemed fishes which frequent our waters, gives profitable employment to a large number of fishermen both on the New York and ...

From Northern Florida to the Canadian Maritimes, American shad flood coastal rivers every spring. Here's how — and where — to catch them.

Nothing gets certain nostalgic foodies in a lather like the arrival of shad. Just mention this bony, overgrown herring, and any shad fanatic within 100 yards will begin dancing about, warbling ...