Skipjack Shad
Alosa chrysochloris
A streamlined, silvery herring-like fish that is an important forage species in freshwater systems. Also known as river herring, they are anadromous fish that spawn in rivers.
Skipjack Shad at a glance
- Scientific name
- Alosa chrysochloris
- Typical size
- 12-15 inches, 1-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in large rivers, reservoirs, and the Gulf of Mexico drainage systems. They are primarily targeted as bait fish for larger predators like striped bass and catfish. Anglers typically catch them with small hooks and light tackle during their spawning runs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a skipjack 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™ worksSkipjack Shad questions people ask
Skipjack Shad is Alosa chrysochloris.
A typical skipjack shad runs 12-15 inches, 1-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every skipjack shad you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in large rivers, reservoirs, and the Gulf of Mexico drainage systems. They are primarily targeted as bait fish for larger predators like striped bass and catfish. Anglers typically catch them with small hooks and light tackle during their spawning runs. 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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