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Originally Posted By: chester
Blaine,
I think I might be on the same meds as you.....I'm confused.
So, that means I can't catch Hickory Shad in the CT River or Niantic Bay this summer for bait....? That doesn't seem to makes sense.
You can't take American Shad in the CT River or Niantic Bay this summer for bait.
26-112-45. Species limitations
(b) American shad (Alosa sapidissima) and Hickory Shad (Alosa Mediocris).
(1) American shad may be taken only by angling.
(2) In those streams open to fishing throughout the year the taking of American shad from July first through March thirty-first, both dates inclusive, is prohibited. In all other areas the taking of American shad from midnight on July first through 6:00 a.m. on the third Saturday in April is prohibited, except as provided in section 26-112-45(b)(4).
(3) The daily creel limit for American shad and hickory shad shall be six fish of both species in the aggregate, except as provided in section 26-112-45(b)(4).
Hickory Shad Daily creel limit is in aggregate with American shad. Angling, Icefishing,Scoop Net Area - All areas Open year-round* size limit None Limit - 6
Whats soo confusing? Shad season on the CT river opens April 1st and closes on June 30th. Hickory shad is open all year long on the CT River. You can only keep 6 shad total in combination.
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