Alosa fallax · Mackerel, garfish and shoal fish
Also called shad
A protected species. If you catch one, handle it carefully and put it back alive.
We don't have a full profile for this fish yet, so there's no photo, ID guide or best times. The size rules come from the same checked byelaws as every other fish.
| Area | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Kent & Essex IFCA | Protected |
| Sussex IFCA | Protected |
| Southern IFCA | Protected |
| Devon & Severn IFCA | Protected |
| Cornwall IFCA | Protected |
| Isles of Scilly IFCA | Protected |
| North Western IFCA | Protected |
| North Eastern IFCA | Protected |
| Northumberland IFCA | Protected |
| Eastern IFCA | Protected |
| Welsh Government | Protected |
| Scottish Government | Protected |
| DAERA (Northern Ireland) | Protected |