Grow bigger bass with premium live shad.
Shawn McNew harvests his own threadfin and gizzard shad and delivers them live across the Southeast. Give your bass, crappie, and stripers the open-water forage they need to thrive.
Two species, one healthy pond
We help you pick the right one
- Threadfin — perfect bite size for bass of all sizes
- Gizzard — big meals for trophy predators
- Filter-feeders that turn plankton into pounds
- Delivered live in aerated, temp-controlled tanks
8
States we deliver to
2
Shad species harvested
100%
Wild-caught, never resold
Spring
Best time to stock
Why stock shad
The forage that unlocks a bigger fishery
Shad feed your gamefish where bluegill can't — in the open water — and turn your pond's natural productivity into faster growth.
Feeds the open water
Shad are open-water schooling fish, so they feed your bass in areas bluegill never reach — adding a whole new layer of forage to the pond.
Turns plankton into pounds
Threadfin filter-feed on plankton their entire lives, converting your pond's microscopic productivity straight into high-protein bait.
Faster growth, every size class
Fisheries research reports improved growth rates for bass of all sizes once shad are added — not just the biggest fish.
Perfect bite size
Threadfin rarely top 6 inches, so even a one-pound bass can eat them. Forage stays available to small and trophy fish alike.
Grows trophy predators
Gizzard shad get big and calorie-rich — the large meals that trophy bass, stripers, and catfish need to keep packing on weight.
A self-renewing food source
Shad are prolific spawners. A single stocking can build into hundreds of thousands of forage fish under good conditions.
What we stock
Two shad. One healthy food chain.
The right forage fish depends on your pond and your goals. Not sure which fits? We'll help you decide.
How it works
From your first text to fish in the water
Stocking shad is simple when you buy straight from the harvester.
Tell us about your water
Text or email with your pond size, your gamefish, and your goals. We'll recommend the right species and quantity.
Get on the stocking list
We lock in your order and delivery window. Spring — right before the shad spawn — is the ideal time to stock.
Live delivery to your pond
We haul our own wild-caught shad in aerated, temperature-controlled tanks and release them promptly for the best survival.
Where we deliver
Live delivery across the Southeast
Click your state for local stocking details — or reach out if you're just outside our area and we'll let you know what's possible.
Questions & answers
Shad stocking, explained
The things pond owners ask us most. Still have a question? Just text or email.
Get a quote
Tell us about your pond
Share your pond details and we'll recommend the right shad, an amount, and a delivery plan. The more you tell us, the better we can help.