Fishing Log

Fished below lehigh and boated 36 missed another dozen all on spoons some downriggers some plugs.also tried old fashioned cp swing with a couple split shots flatlined had 2 on it and then something big and non shadlike hit it peeled about 50 yards off and cut off my guess muskie?lots of fish should be good for those in contest.

Had my first “good” day today. Hooked into 6 got 5 to shore all on spoons. The one that got away must’ve been a big female it hit the spoon and took a solid 7 second run peeling drag then popped off. Looking forward to catching more soon

Kurt Miller, check out this article from the Lehigh Valley Live. Looking for shad fisherman to keep a log of shad caught. https://www-lehighvalleylive-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.lehighvalleylive.com/outdoors/2025/02/anglers-help-wanted-in-assessing-shad-population-in-the-delaware-river.html?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&outputType=amp&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17452761338398&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lehighvalleylive.com%2Foutdoors%2F2025%2F02%2Fanglers-help-wanted-in-assessing-shad-population-in-the-delaware-river.html

Fished my best up North spot the last 3 days. Caught a total of 7. 4 today. Been very slow. The fish are here but not hitting good yet . Water is very low and clear we need some good rain then I think it should improve greatly.

I know it's been published before, but can someone please let me know where to get the fish log to document shad catches. Happy Easter y'all!

Could not get back down to Worthington this afternoon due to downed tree and wires. Ranger made me turn around. Had to unhook boat to do it. Launched Poxono instead. Good afternoon. From 3:30 to 7pm got 41 of / 53 hookups and countless other short hits. 2 on spoon 39 on darts. 105 total shad today mostly bucks no roe over 4.5 lbs and a much needed 5 hour break in between. Water low and got up to 54 this afternoon. Very windy actually idled in reverse for a while to keep wind from blowing me up-anchor.

Well finally caught two today before tStorm. Conditions tough river low almost like mid summer and very windy. However confirmed they're here. It's gonna be a challenge shore fishing until the river rises if it does

Ended up 64 of 84 this morning 6:30-10:30. But first hour was dead. The mile move north paid off. All on darts. 4 on at once twice 5 on at once - once. About 10 were roe to 4.5 lbs. quite possibly the best 3 hours I ever had in boat - certainly top ten in 45 years of doing this. 3 minutes was biggest lull from second time we dropped anchor. That is not counting the countless bumps not hooking up we had. Just goes to prove that if you are not catching - move. There are often huge gaps between pods. I could go back tonight and same spot could be slow and my first spot could be on fire.

I have never bothered to post anything on any social media site until today. Little man Whoever you are you seem to have some serious jealousy issues with Mr. Shad Harris. He has earned his reputation on the water and on this site . It is childish of you to try and “ one up him on every post” I know there are enough people who are tired of it . Stick to fishing and being honest. Get a life and earn respect instead of the weak attempt at trying to take from another's earned reputation.

Caught some good fish today near DWG

Did I say large body of fish? I meant huge…..and individual fish are larger this year as well

ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND SHAD FLUTTER SPOONS

Large body of fish moving through the mid River the last couple of days. Wind difficult today, but plenty of fish when you could get a good drift

Fished 4:15 -6:45 pm wading Worthington state park with 2 buddies. We each had our own pods of action but slow overall water 49. Collectively we went 6/11 hookups. First hour was insane wind gusts and water spouts but surprisingly no rain. Then it calmed down to just 15-20 mph winds and we picked at them. Water up a little but not “high” and a little stained. Tough conditions to get that “feel” through the strike zone with the wind ripping your line upstream.

Matched yesterday’s total with 6. Got chased off the the river when a storm came thru out of nowhere.

Lots of fish today

Scratched out 6 today all on darts. Water still chilly. Persistence pays off. Keep casting. Two and one half hours.

I would bet a week's pay that the "leaders of the pack" are well into NY right now. Keep in mind these are cold-blooded creatures, and when the water temp is 40 degrees, so is their bloodstream. That does not provoke them into hitting lures. When the water temp comes up, the catches will too.

Yep 37 degrees, 4" wet snow and still snowing. Not scratching the shad fishing itch, for sure. Good bite in Lambertville yesterday afternoon for at least one guy, confirmed... (swear to god, whoever you are - I am not lying, I only speaketh truth)

Looks like the rain and river forecasts have been downgraded. Semi-drought pattern continues.

We've been spoiled the last few years with the absence of normal spring weather but come on Mother Nature, enough is enough. Hopefully things will get better shortly. Until then gentlemen keep posting reports so I can save on the gas money!

Mr Pirate, what a great story to start off everyone's day, thanks. Years ago, took my young daughter on Opening Day to the Rockaway in J-Town NJ. I had picked out a slow moving spot easy to cast, we got there early. At 801Am, I heard "Dad, I got one!".... sure enough. By 820 she was up to 4 or 5. "Dad, aren't YOU gonna fish?". Downstream a young dad was trying to teach his son how to fish in fast water (duh). They kept moving closer, trying to catch ANYTHING. Finally, I motioned them to come over and fish by us. The dad objected, 'no it's your spot'. After convincing him it was ok, and giving them some worms, I heard the little boy, "Dad, I got one". That was 28 years ago. I'm still smilinmg about that time. So (hopefully), my daughter, that little boy, his dad, and (maybe?) some of the other grumpy fisherman learned something that morning. It's so much better to share the blessings we are given. I try to do that every day of my life, even when I don't want to sometimes. And these days, people are shocked by it, all the more reason to keep doing it. OK, tight lines to all, hopefully it will warm up. Got more snow on the front lawn this morning up here.

We all spend a lot of time on these forums to express opinion, share and debate knowledge, troll and gossip, or just plain be nosey (I’m guilty of the latter). I hope to take a quick minute here to express gratitude. Last evening I got a chance to fish with a friend I got to know better through the love of the Delaware River and Shad Fishing. We both knew fishing conditions were far from ideal, but our schedules aligned perfectly. So, of course we went. We spent 2 ½ hours on the river teaching each other our different fishing styles, debating what gear was best, and sharing fishing/life stories. Only 1 “Fall Fish” was caught, not the best. Yet, I would consider it a Perfect outing. I got to know and respect him better and as I hope the same for me. It was a good river trip for sure. As the season begins, often best spots are fought over, tournament dollars are on the line, and bragging rights are sought after. Just remember we all share the same Joy…. loving the outdoors…love fishing. I have learned the Greatest Joy in life is sharing the Joys of life with others. God has given us a great Joy to share, The American Shad. Good luck all.

Fished bulls island and Lambertville one walleye no shad.done until it warms up.i believe the fish are here water is to cold