Fishing For

Skipjack shad

4.0

(13)

245 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Skipjack shad. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

1.2 ft

Maximum Length

1.6 ft

Maximum Weight

3.7 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Skipjack shad

5.0

(3)

Smithland Hydroelectric Dam

Livingston County, Kentucky

Marshall County, Kentucky

Hardin County, Illinois

Wilson County, Tennessee

Knox County, Tennessee

Sevier County, Tennessee

Davidson County, Tennessee

Top Baits For Catching Skipjack shad

Lures by Yum YUM Grub Pearl White; 2 in.

4.0

(8)

5 Catches

Lures by Bass Pro Shops Action Tail Grub 3'' - Pearl

5.0

(2)

4 Catches

Lures by Dixie Jet Spoons Dixie Jet Flutter Spoon 3/4 oz. - Coleslaw

5.0

(1)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Sardine

4.0

(14)

3 Catches

Lures by Mister Twister Curly Tail Grub 4'' - Chartreuse Flake

5.0

(4)

2 Catches

Lures by Worden's Original Rooster Tail 1/4 oz. - White

4.0

(13)

2 Catches

Lures by Worden's Original Rooster Tail 1/4 oz. - Chrome White Tail

4.0

(8)

2 Catches

Lures by ACME Tackle Company Kastmaster Spoon 3/8 oz. - Chrome w/ Bucktail

4.0

(7)

2 Catches

Recently Caught Skipjack shad

Pete Pederson

8 weeks ago

•

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Species Skipjack shad

Weight 13 oz

6 likes

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-08-23

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

TRIPLE PLAY ⚾🏏🏏🤘

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 5

40 likes • 6 comments

Get Ready

To Fish

with the best fishing app on the planet

Download The App

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-08-21

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

JUST OVER A 1/4 BUCKET OF BAIT TODAY, CAME ACROSS THIS SNAPPER IN THE PARKING LOT , I PUT IT IN THE RIVER , POOR TURTLE WAS SO DRY 😔

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 4

44 likes • 10 comments

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-08-05

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

GOT A FEW SKIPJACK HERRINGS OFF THE SABIKI FLYS ...🤘🎣🐟🕺🤌🤌🤌

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 4

38 likes • 4 comments

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-07-27

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

#CATCHKING SCOTTY ON A SKIPJACK

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 1

22 likes • 1 comment

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-07-19

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

#CATCHKING SKIPPER JACK HERRING 🤘

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 2

11 likes • 1 comment

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-07-19

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

#CATCHKING

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 5

11 likes • 1 comment

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

2025-07-19

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

#CATCHKING 🤘🤘

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 4

11 likes • 1 comment

Get Ready

To Fish

with the best fishing app on the planet

Download The App

Popular Fish Species

Largemouth black bass

Want to know more about fishing for

Skipjack shad?

Download the FishAngler app to get access to advanced fishing maps, local fishing reports & forecasts. Join millions of anglers and get all the intel you need to catch more fish!