Alabama Shad
Alosa alabamae
Also called alabama shad, river herring
Alabama Shad is an anadromous fish that migrates from the Gulf of Mexico into freshwater rivers to spawn. It's a member of the herring family and is considered both a gamefish and baitfish.
Alabama Shad at a glance
- Scientific name
- Alosa alabamae
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Alabama Shad enter rivers along the Gulf Coast during spring spawning runs, particularly in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana river systems. Anglers target them during these runs using small jigs, spoons, or shad darts in river mouths and lower river reaches.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a alabama shad through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAlabama Shad questions people ask
Alabama Shad is Alosa alabamae. Anglers also call it alabama shad, river herring.
A typical alabama shad runs 12-20 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every alabama shad you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Alabama Shad enter rivers along the Gulf Coast during spring spawning runs, particularly in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana river systems. Anglers target them during these runs using small jigs, spoons, or shad darts in river mouths and lower river reaches. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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