Shad

[GoodFisher]

We are going to the Lower Illinois River next weekend (Mothers Day). Does anybody know where to find the Shad? Seems the Stripers are soon to be running. We always have a hard time this time of the year finding Shad. Any tips??

[ColeM.]

I think you may find a couple stripers, but the main run I think is still a month off. With the below average weather, I just dont think they are moving up into the LIR, yet. I know that lots of shad can be found in the AR right now with lots of stripers as well and that probably has to do with the warming water from the last week and a half weather. I might be down there on Sunday as well checking out the stripers as well, but I will be in my kayak south of Gore landing closer to the AR.

[GoodFisher]

We will be south of Gore landing too, in that 8-mile stretch to the Arkansas. When we were down there this time last year, we finally found shad in the Arkansas. Thank you so much for your information! We love love the LIR and its a decent trip for us to make, but so worth it... Some day we hope to retire there. I'll be lookin for you. Thanks again, and good luck. I will post how it went when we return!

[ColeM.]

I ended up not making it there this weekend, how did you do? Any stripers?

[GoodFisher]

I ended up not making it there this weekend, how did you do? Any stripers?

We did not make it either, due to weather. But we do have reservations at Gore Landing Campground 21st and 22nd, we will definately be there then. Looks like rain for the next week. Hoping for some Hot weather, before we go, to get those Stripers moving up into the LIR!

[ColeM.]

Depending on the gen. schedule I am going to try and sneak down on Thursday or Friday. I will keep you updated on what I find.

[GoodFisher]

Depending on the gen. schedule I am going to try and sneak down on Thursday or Friday. I will keep you updated on what I find.

Okay, Great! Good Luck!