Fishing for Lake sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
8K logged catches • 62K followers
The lake sturgeon is a large, freshwater fish known for its elongated body, bony plates, and shark-like tail. It inhabits the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. Typically reaching 50-70 inches and weighing 50-100 pounds, it feeds on benthic organisms. Lake sturgeons are long-lived and exhibit slow growth, often migrating for spawning. This summary is AI generated
Janhan, Fishbrain angler since 2015
Recently caught Lake sturgeon
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Water type
Freshwater / Mixed
Common depth
16 ft - 30 ft
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
Top Baits
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Lake sturgeon.
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