Freshwater fish of scotland
this is a guide to the various species of freshwater fish found in the river systems and lochs of Scotland.
Shad
Shad are an anadromous species found primarily in the Solway Firth in southwestern Scotland. Shad spawn in rivers, and then the juveniles head out to sea to feed on crustaceans and small fish for several years before returning to the river to spawn. Shad used to be subject to commercial fisheries which significantly damaged their populations, however British law now prohibits fishing for ...more ↓
