Approximately 800,000 American Shad migrated up the Delaware in 1998 and each year the Shad population has been growing. Pa. Last year close to 3,000 shad swam up the fish ladder in Easton to also spawn in the native grounds in the Lehigh River. The work of our dedicated members of the Delaware River Shad Fisherman s Association has helped to preserve, promote and protect this historic fishery. Do's and Don'ts 1. Start and Run your boat motor before casting off from the ramp.
Cold water is here in the spring time and Life Jackets are essential.
Also make sure your anchor is of the proper size and is of the grappling hook style as the river bottom is rock and gravel and only this style of anchor will properly secure your boat. Wear your Life jackets while your boat is moving and make sure they are of proper fit and are Coast Guard approved and each boater has their own life jacket. If your motor stalls out and will not start, immediately drop your anchor and stay anchored until you can start your motor and can insure it will continue to run. Learn to read currents and rapids. When approaching other boats, stay clear of their boats and observe their anchor line as they may have several feet of anchor line out ahead of their boat to properly anchor their boat in swift or high water situations.