May 02, 2004
Every Spring, thousands of Shad swim up the Hudson River for their annual spawning run. They travel up stream as far North as Troy, NY to lay their eggs before returning back down the River to their home in the Atlantic Ocean.
To celebrate this large Herring's arrival, towns up and down the Hudson organize "Shad Festivals" where you can learn more about this prized commodity, try your hand at catching one (with the help of some local fishermen), and, of course, sample this tasty fish cooked in a variety of ways over an open fire. (Because Shad do not feed while swimming up the Hudson, they do not ingest any harmful PCB's that may be present in the water. In fact, Shad are one of the healthiest fish you can eat.)
So, come celebrate the Shad! at the 19th Annual "Hooked on the Hudson Festival" at Ross Dock, Englewood on Sunday May 23.
See you there!
(Kingston will hold its 23rd Annual Shad Festival at The Hudson River Maritime Museum, Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY -May 15th and 16th, 11am > 5pm.)
