Info needed for American shad fishing in San Luis reservoir

A couple of years ago, I fished american shad at American river thanks to Mr. Matt. Since then, I always want to do more shad fishing, but the long distance to American and Sacremento river prevented me from going there. I just read somewhere that San Luis Reservoir is also good for shad fishing. Is it true? I thought American shads are supposed to swim back from ocean, how can they end up in a reservoir? Do they taste the same from the reservoir?  Any info on where and how to fish for them in San Luis Reservoir? Thanks in advance.

They have a landlocked self sustaining fishery there apparently.
Man come on out next month and let's fish the AMerican again!


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They have a landlocked self sustaining fishery there apparently.
Man come on out next month and let's fish the AMerican again!


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Post a hookup I'd like to try it.i think the shad are up there now
This is a pic off of fb from yesterday.i don't know which area they were fishinh at and don't really know the guy so I couldn't ask him

The Sac has Shad in it.
Not so much the American yet.
The temp is 56 in the AR. Still a lil chilly.


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I was with a group from NCKA about 7 years ago and we landed a few shad at San Luis Res. I can confirm they are there. They were all caught on striper flies, Clouser and deceivers flies.

The Sac has Shad in it.
Not so much the American yet.
The temp is 56 in the AR. Still a lil chilly.


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There's two separate rivers?I thought the name changes after a certain distance.yeah dude waiting on the hook up,I'll bring beer for your troubles baby sitting

I'd love to get in on a American River shad hookup, especially with Matt "the shad whisperer." Post one up when it's time!

in on this

there are shad in SLR and forebay. Since a few dead ones floating.

Never done shad fishing but would love to try. Heard its a lot of fun!! I'm down when its on

They have a landlocked self sustaining fishery there apparently.
Man come on out next month and let's fish the AMerican again!


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Thanks Matt! Itchy to fish American again

The Sac has Shad in it.
Not so much the American yet.
The temp is 56 in the AR. Still a lil chilly.


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There's two separate rivers?I thought the name changes after a certain distance.yeah dude waiting on the hook up,I'll bring beer for your troubles baby sitting

Lol. No beer necessary. Don't drink.
Just bring an empty cooler for the Shad you take home.