A gizzard shad is essentially a “bigger minnow,” Mack said, and is used for baiting bigger fish. The fish species is a member of the herring family and is a native fish to fresh and brackish ...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Division of Wildlife, said they are gizzard shad and were killed by the harsh winter conditions. LAKE MILTON — Visitors to the lake might find a ...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the fish killed are American gizzard shad, which are a weaker fish. Chris Mack, a DNR spokesman, says the department was notified and investigated the ...