2013 Shad Run

[PA Angler Matt]

When are they coming???? Dying here in Easton, pa

[SaltLife1980]

Anyone see this..

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/new..._closure13.htm

[JerryC]

Originally Posted by SaltLife1980

Anyone see this..

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/new..._closure13.htm

Does that have any effect on us catch and release guys?

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by JerryC

Does that have any effect on us catch and release guys?

im not sure.. says no take, harvest or possession... does that mean no targeting them as well..

[Wilson]

You need to read a little more like a lawyer

All American shad fisheries (both commercial and recreational), in both marine and fresh waters, with the exception of the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries, are closed (no possession, take or harvest). The recreational possession limit in the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries is 3 fish with no minimum size and an open season all year. Commercial net regulations for American shad in the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries will remain the same.

You are ok on the Delaware with a 3 fish limit of any size. Not that I want to take any home with me!

[JerryC]

Originally Posted by Wilson

You need to read a little more like a lawyer

All American shad fisheries (both commercial and recreational), in both marine and fresh waters, with the exception of the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries, are closed (no possession, take or harvest). The recreational possession limit in the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries is 3 fish with no minimum size and an open season all year. Commercial net regulations for American shad in the Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries will remain the same.

You are ok on the Delaware with a 3 fish limit of any size. Not that I want to take any home with me!

I wonder if this means we will be seeing a lot more traffic on the water for the shad run this year?

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by JerryC

Does that have any effect on us catch and release guys?

short answer: yes, it is now illegal to fish for shad in NJ except on the big D

[JerryC]

Originally Posted by acabtp

short answer: yes, it is now illegal to fish for shad in NJ except on the big D

Luckily i only fish for shad on the D..

[Lard Almighty]

Originally Posted by acabtp

short answer: yes, it is now illegal to fish for shad in NJ except on the big D

Well, you can't specifically target shad, but if you were to, say, catch one accidentally while you were trout fishing with a flutter spoon, and release it immediately, then you're fine.

[JerryC]

I got my first Lewis report on the shad run for the season..

It's getting close. If the weather holds we will try going out 3/23 (first Saturday after St. Patrick's Day). Sandy didn't leave us too bad. We did have our utility pole break at the ground so I am working to get a new one delivered and up so we can get power up and running again. River is a little low right now but rain later this week will bring it up some. I'll write again with an update before we start.