In July, work began to remove a third dam from the Raritan River, according to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The project will further open a 10-mile stretch of the middle and upper portions of the river to … Continued
The Cape Fear River Partnership recently announced plans to construct an ADA-compliant, 90-foot wide fishing pier, paved parking area, and other facilities at the Cape Fear River Lock and Dam No. 1, located 32 miles upriver from Wilmington, North Carolina. … Continued
In streams and creeks along the Mid Atlantic coast, hickory shad runs are a ritual of spring. Hickory shad, and their larger cousins, American shad are highly sought after by fly fishermen, ultralight spinning enthusiasts, and other anglers. Both hickory … Continued
Several members of the shad and herring family are sometimes caught by anglers. Most recreational fishing for shad and river herring occurs in the spring in freshwater rivers and creeks of the Atlantic Coast. Shad and herring are anadromous; they … Continued
Maryland’s 2011 Hickory shad run has begun. Recreational fishing for these acrobatic fish should continue until mid-May. “Now is the perfect time to fish Hickory shad,” said Tom O’Connell, director of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service. … Continued