American Shad Fishing
Shad Hotline phone numbers (610) 954- 0577 and (610) 954-0578 - Phone lines are normally are up and running just before the shad start their run in the Delaware River.
Shad anglers can call to listen to daily recorded messages of where the shad are running and water conditions in the Delaware River.
* Shad run usually starts in April, but is open all year.
* Shad can only be taken from the Delaware River.
*Shad can be taken from the bank, but best results are from a boat.
* There is no minimum size limit.
* The daily catch limit is 3 fish.
* Lure types - Shad Darts or Shad Flutter Spoons
The town of Lambertville normally holds annual Shad festival at the end of April, but with COVID, who knows. Hopefully it won't be canceled.
At the festival you can sample shad prepared in a variety of ways by different chefs. There are also many other food venders, shops, crats, kids activities and live music.
Posted Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:12 am