This is from the NJDFW- they seem to be running earlier this year. There is an early run as far upriver as Easton already.

Captain George Kumor, Delaware Bay gill netter, caught his first shad on 2/22.
Yesterday, 3/17, he caught the most shad so far this season. The majority were roes (3.5 - 5lbs.),.......bucks (2.25 - 2.5lbs).