Shad in the Fall

This may seem like an elementary question , but why do a lot the shad migrate towards the backs of creeks in the fall???

Probably not important to fishing, but I've always wondered and there is no other place better for credible info than the TFF ...

Oxygen-rich water and more protection from predators is offered in the form of shallow cover in the backs of creeks...they're fair game out there in the middle of the lake, where their only protection is in numbers (balling up)..

And very important to fishing!

When fishing shallow coves with shad flickering around, whatever you do, do not pitch a Black & blue Beaver in a spot where a fish has just taken a swat at some shad!

Shad eat primarily phytoplankton and zooplankton. As summer turns to fall, nutrients in the main lake are lessened and temperatures go down, putting a damper on plankton growth. In the shallow coves and creeks, warm sunny days can cause quick warm-ups, and the plankton can continue to bloom.

Spawn..........................................

Around April and around October normally depending on temp.

These are all the types of responses I am looking for , the scientific aspects like this are especially helpful. I'm trying to become a little more analytical on my approach to fishing. Trying to get away from the "because it's always been that way approach" and actually have the tools of all types of knowledge to think my way through fishing, especially when it gets tough..


Thanks and anymore responses are greatly appreciated...

Save your Time ....no hope for you!

Fishing has always been tough for you.

Seriously, Tommy Nixon who is a marine biologist did a whole thing about this on Bassmasters long ago. So I guess it is a pretty good scientific opinion, but I don't know.

Good article, that's where I got that snippit I posted from. I aint smart nuff to figure these things out without some help hahaha.

OOPS.. I meant Larry Nixon...

Starting to sound like Rick Perry Dad!!

Not to be off-topic, but the GORGE is on @ Conroe.....

shad need a steady water temp to find food, that's why they migrate. btw a lmb's brain is the size of a pea. just sayin...