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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:
Blue crabs have specially modified back legs, called swimmerettes, which rotate at 20-40 revolutions per minute, allowing the crab to quickly swim through the water.

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