How to catch american shad in Florida
Techniques
Historically the sport fishery was mostly a troll boat fishery with some spin casting from the bank. In recent times, fly fishing has become very popular. The sport fishery is primarily located between sanford and melbourne. The flesh is good, especially smoked & and the roe is excellent. Image credit: © diane rome peebles
Preferred bait
Primarily artificials (shad darts) & flies
Preferred lures
In recent times & fly fishing has become very popular.
Time of day
Daytime during river runs
Videos
- Fly fishing florida's st. John's river for american shad. What you'll see and how to get started. · Open original
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
- Floridasportsman.com
Fish guide
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.