This move to the shallows triggers bass, sac-a-lait, catfish and even bream to move with the shad. After all, shad are the forage species for these predators, and it’s hard for these voracious eaters ...

It has also been found in several Michigan ... Dead fish in the Lake Macatawa die-off have included pumpkinseed sunfish, freshwater drum (also known as sheepshead) and gizzard shad.

Throughout their range, droves of anglers eagerly anticipated their arrival. Shad had much less to do with food than pure sport. These fish bring a saltwater fight to inland rivers. They make ...

Submitted photo A reader sent this photo of dead fish along the shoreline of Lake Milton. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Division of Wildlife, said they are gizzard shad and were ...