Species guide
How to catch Reeves shad
Tenualosa reevesii
The Reeves shad is a schooling anadromous fish known for migrating from coastal waters into rivers to breed. It lives near the sea surface as an adult and spends its early years in estuaries and river tide pools. This species filters plankton and small organisms from the water to feed.
Where they live
Found in coral reef regions of Asia, Pacific, and the Indian Ocean, this anadromous fish lives in saltwater, brackish, and freshwater up to 50 meters deep, schooling near the surface and ascending rivers during breeding season.
Typical size
Up to about 62 cm
What they eat
- plankton
- bacillaria
- rotifers
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- plankton imitation bait
- small shrimp
- fine mesh net bait
Best lures
- small plankton imitating lure
- micro jigs
How to fish for them
- light tackle fishing
- netting in tidal pools
- surface trolling
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