Cold-tolerant cousin of threadfin shad - viable in northern ponds where threadfins won't survive winter. Grows much larger (up to 14") so adult gizzards become unedible to most bass past year 2. Best stocked into 5+ acre lakes with established trophy bass programs that need oversized forage. NOT for small ponds - they outgrow predator capacity quickly.
Plankton, detritus
Largemouth bass (5+ lb), hybrid striped bass, blue catfish
Most US states except where state F&G restricts
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Live Gizzard Shad listings from approved Fast Aquatics pond + aquaculture vendors. Filter by ship-from state to find the closest hatchery for cold-chain efficiency.
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