Shad Starting to Arrive in Connecticut River

The New England Shad Association report that as of April 6th there are "few" shad in the Connecticut River. This is just the beginning of the migration and I expect an update will show the shad levels increased.

The Gloucester Day Times has a good article on Shad (Shad fishing starting to pick up) in the Merrimack River. It covers the natural history of shad and importance to Native Americans. Also covered is tips to catch 'em.

The CT River Fish & Wildlife Service doesn't have the counts up yet for 2009 but will once the shad start showing up.

The Holyoke Gas & Electric Shad Derby is set for May 9,10 and 16, 17.