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Blueback shad

Alosa aestivalis

Family
Clupeidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
11

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Worms

    Use small worms, pieces if needed.

  • Mealworms

    Effective when fish are finicky.

  • Crickets

    Use small crickets.

  • Grasshoppers

    Can be very effective in summer.

  • Bloodworms

    Try using bloodworm imitations.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small and shiny spinner.

    Buy
  • Charlie Brewer Slider Grub - 2 inchSoft Plastic

    Rig on a small jig head.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster 1/8 ozSpoon

    Silver or gold finish are effective.

    Buy
  • Clouser MinnowFly

    White or chartreuse colors.

    Buy
  • Road Runner Pro Series - 1/8 ozJig

    White or chartreuse head with a curly tail grub.

    Buy

Techniques

Blueback shad often congregate in currents near dams and bridges, so focus your efforts in these areas and experiment with different retrieve speeds.

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Where to Find Blueback shad

Maine, United States4 spotsMassachusetts, United States2 spotsSouth Carolina, United States1 spotsVirginia, United States1 spotsNova Scotia, Canada1 spotsFlorida, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blueback shad?+

Popular baits for Blueback shad include Worms, Mealworms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Bloodworms. Tip: Blueback shad often congregate in currents near dams and bridges, so focus your efforts in these areas and experiment with different retrieve speeds.

Where can I catch Blueback shad?+

Blueback shad can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; Massachusetts, United States; South Carolina, United States. WikiCatch lists 11 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blueback shad get?+

Blueback shad (Alosa aestivalis) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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