As time passes, Virginians are further and further removed from a time when American shad were culturally and economically relevant.

Think of a writhing snake up to 35 inches long on the end of your fishing line ... Because they can survive in both fresh and saltwater and tolerate polluted, poorly oxygenated water, they ...

Regulations for Virginia’s coastal, migratory striped bass stock are managed by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission in ...

Notably, American shad are an anadromous fish, meaning they spend most of their lives in saltwater ... flowing river could turn “a negative into a positive.” “We can imagine fishing off ...

King strongly suggests those planning to take to the river for the day—or for longer periods of time—have a float plan, which includes asking relatives or friends to contact 9 ...

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER: Mark Faulhaber of the Rappahannock River Fishing Report says the shad run is in full swing. Darts, spoons, and hair jigs are all working. Largemouth bass are starting the get ...

MLF pro David Walker capitalizes on the shad spawn during tournaments. Discover his go-to baits, secondary patterns, and how to catch bass all day.

Tri-Cities offers an incredible number of places to go fishing whether it be in a boat or from the bank. The Columbia River hosts some of Washington’s best fisheries—big salmon and steelhead ...

Communities along the Mississippi River are facing a growing threat of saltwater intrusion from the Gulf. CBS News' Kati Weis reports on the impact on the seafood industry and concerns about the ...

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