American Gizzard Shad
Dorosoma cepedianum
CommonTrophyUnique
American Gizzard Shad in Fishing Planet. Find it in Blue Crab Island. Bait options include Bloodworms, Pinkies, Flies.
How to catch American Gizzard ShadBaits
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Crab Island | Common, Trophy, Unique | 1.6 kg |
Fishing guide
American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) is a herring species endemic to the New World. It inhabits brackish coastal waters, lakes, bays and river estuaries of the Atlantic watershed. The body is short, tall, laterally compressed, usually about 30 cm in length, but some specimens can reach 50 cm. Maximum known weight is 1.56 kg. These schooling fish mostly feed on phyto- and zooplankton but don’t mind eating small crustaceans.
When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch American Gizzard Shad would be to use Flies on a size #1 hook.