Depending on whom you speak to, the American shad that ascend the Delaware River every spring to spawn are either doing well, or they are a species of concern right now. Either way, the anadromous ...

The 2026 Bi‑State Delaware River Shad Fishing Contest got underway Thursday on the Delaware River, drawing hundreds of anglers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and beyond for its 15th running. The annual ...

EASTON, Pa. — We'll head to the Delaware River for the annual shad run. Rusty Held is an accomplished guide on the river and knows what it takes to put this fun fighting fish in the boat.

As spring nears and warmer days loom on the horizon, a number of area anglers are turning their thoughts to fishing on the Delaware River for American shad. It’s a species that is popular draw for ...