Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens · Sturgeon family
- 1lakes
- 36logged catches
- 20 kg heaviest logged
Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser Fulvescens), sometimes called the Rock Sturgeon, is a North American freshwater species of Sturgeon that typically prefers to inhabit deep water areas of large lakes.
Like all Sturgeon, these large fish are distinguished by their elongated bodies, that resemble armored torpedos due to the bony plates on their sides and backs. Sensory barbels dangle near their mouths, helping locate bottom-dwelling prey. Lake Sturgeon can grow to over 2.2m in length, reaching a weight of over 110 kg. However, typically these fish weight from 10 to 40 kg.
Lake Sturgeon is a toothless fish, and its diet consists mostly of insect larvae, worms and mollusks that it can find in the bottom with the help of its sensory barbells. Lake Sturgeon also feeds on fish and crustaceans.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Cutbait 
Large Minnows 
Shiners 
Crawfish 
Medium Cutbait Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Saint-Croix Lake — 36 catches , best 20 kg
- Large Cutbait Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom 5×
- Large Minnows Hook #6/0 Float 150 m 5×
- Crawfish Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom 2×
- Shiners Hook #6/0 Feeder bottom 2×
How to catch
How to catch a common Lake Sturgeon?
When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Lake Sturgeon would be to use Large Cutbait on a size #4/0 hook.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Small Cutbait 
Shrimp 
Crawfish Cut 
Duck Mussel Meat 
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