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Sturgeon fishing in Canada

Sturgeon fishing in Canada is considered among the best in the world, where ancient freshwater sturgeon inhabit deep, slow-moving pools in large rivers.

Where to fish Sturgeon in Canada

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Most popular states to catch Sturgeon in Canada

1
Quebec
2
Nunavut
3
Alberta
4
Saskatchewan

Types of Sturgeon in Canada

White sturgeon
White sturgeon
Lake sturgeon
Lake sturgeon
Green sturgeon
Green sturgeon
Shortnose sturgeon
Shortnose sturgeon
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Want trophy-size catches? These Canada spots deliver

Sturgeon fishing spots in Canada

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Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)

Quebec, Canada

4.2
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Red River (CAN)

Manitoba, Canada

4.6
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Saint Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent)

Quebec, Canada

4.5
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Niagara River

Ontario, Canada

4.7
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Saint Lawrence River

Ontario, Canada

4.7
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Lake Saint Clair (CAN)

Ontario, Canada

4.8
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Lake Erie (CAN)

, Canada

4.9
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Bow River

Alberta, Canada

4.1
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North Saskatchewan River

Saskatchewan, Canada

4.7
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Saint Clair River

Ontario, Canada

4.7

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Lake sturgeon

Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)

45 in · 19 lb 8 oz

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Lake sturgeon

Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)

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Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)

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Ottawa River (Rivière des Outaouais)

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Lake sturgeon

Red River (CAN)

52 in · 31 lb

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Lake sturgeon

Red River (CAN)

52 in · 31 lb

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Red River (CAN)

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Red River (CAN)

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Lake sturgeon

Saint Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent)

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Lake sturgeon

Saint Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent)

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