Fish Scales and the American Shad

American shad, nation's 'founding fish,' face troubles, but there's still hope

Fish Rules - Shad, American in NC North Carolina State Waters

This Month on the Bay: Springtime Silver in the Rivers in April - Chesapeake Bay Foundation

American Shad 101 - The Fisherman

The Moon Mystery Fish and More - CoastwatchCoastwatch

Poor man's salmon

Meet the Fish That Made America Great - Gastro Obscura

WHRO - Virginia scientists outline plan to save collapsing American shad population

Shad recovery efforts not paying off, study shows, Fisheries

American Shad 101 - The Fisherman

American Shad Dimensions & Drawings