Koppers Fishing Tackle LIVETARGET Blueback Herring: * A strong schooling fish, the blueback herring winters offshore, returning in the spring to spawn in brackish or fresh water rivers * Sometimes referred to as "river herring" they feed on small fish, copepods and small shrimp * During sunny days they will rise to the surface to feed while they stay deeper on overcast days * All inshore and near shore predators love feeding on blueback herring, especially striped bass