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Tar River: Highway Of Shad

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44034
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An area between Rocky Mount and Tarboro is considered the primary spawning ground for Tar River Shad. There are two species of shad in the Tar Pamlico region; namely, American and hickory. Although the Roanoke River experiences larger quantities of shad, the Tar River is better rated for its variety, particularly in regard to mature female white "roe" shad.
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