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 ...

It’s not easy to win the Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest as evidenced by the fact that the tournament started in 2011 has never had a repeat winner. However, that doesn’t stop American shad angling ...

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.