Lake Sturgeon

Acipenser fulvescens

A living fossil and the largest freshwater fish in the eastern United States, lake sturgeon are a threatened species with highly restricted, heavily regulated harvest seasons in the few states that permit them. These ancient fish can live over 100 years and exceed 200 pounds, making any encounter with one an unforgettable experience.

Seasonal Activity

Best Techniques

• bottom fishing with heavy tackle (catch-and-release)
• regulated spearing seasons (where permitted)
• targeted catch-and-release angling

Top Baits

• nightcrawler gobs
• cut sucker
• round gobies
• lamprey pieces