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Other Fishes

Although not traditionally considered game fish, species such as flathead catfish and American shad are targeted by anglers.



Distribution and Relative Abundance of Spawning American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) in the St. Johns River, Florida

FWRI's Freshwater Resource Assessment and Marine Fisheries Biology sections are assessing the current status of adult American shad in the St. Johns River.

Shad FAQ

Do you want to know more about shad? Explore the shad FAQ article.


FWC Facts:
The organism that causes red tide in Florida, Karenia brevis, owes its name to a state researcher of harmful algal blooms, Dr. Karen Steidinger.

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