Fishing For

Skipjack shad

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(11)

223 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

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(3)

Smithland Hydroelectric Dam

Livingston County, Kentucky

Marshall County, Kentucky

Wilson County, Tennessee

Knox County, Tennessee

Sevier County, Tennessee

Hardin County, Illinois

Davidson County, Tennessee

Top Baits For Catching Skipjack shad

Lures by Yum YUM Grub Pearl White; 2 in.

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(6)

5 Catches

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

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(2)

4 Catches

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

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(1)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Sardine

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(13)

3 Catches

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

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(8)

2 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Plains Minnow

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(47)

2 Catches

Lures by Rapala Freshwater Rattlin' Rapala 3-1/8'' - 3/4 oz. - Shad

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(2)

2 Catches

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

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(11)

2 Catches

Recently Caught Skipjack shad

Mathias C. Peters

2 weeks ago

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Kanawha County, West Virginia

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 3

14 likes

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

4 weeks ago

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Livingston County, Kentucky

(sound) BEAT THE BRAKES OFF THE SKIPJACKS FILLED 2 BUDDYS BUCKETS AND KEPT A FEW FOR MYSELF...LETS GO🎣🎣🎣🎣

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 2

39 likes • 10 comments

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Oliver Mullet

5 weeks ago

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Gumdale-Ransome, Queensland

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 1

15 likes • 1 comment

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

6 weeks ago

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Lyon County, Kentucky

FEW SKIPJACKS 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 3

31 likes • 5 comments

Bill Davis

6 weeks ago

•

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Species Skipjack shad

11 likes • 1 comment

Cohan Hall

6 weeks ago

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Muscogee County, Georgia

Species Skipjack shad

Weight 926 lb

6 likes

Hunter Gordon

9 weeks ago

•

Smith County, Tennessee

My buddy caught this beautiful skipjack, never seen any with color like this

Species Skipjack shad

Weight 1 lb

Gear 1

13 likes • 5 comments

✰ℍ$𝕂✰𝕍!ℙ🤘𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖈𝖐🎣

6 weeks ago

•

Livingston County, Kentucky

OUT WITH RUSTIC OUTDOORS AND FUN FISHING ADVENTURES SKIPJACK SLAYING GOT ABOUT 350 THAT DAY.

Species Skipjack shad

Gear 2

30 likes • 5 comments

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