As the largest fresh water fish of North America the mighty Sturgeon is unparallel in its’ fighting ability when hooked. It can grow to over 1000 pounds and 10 ft long (454kg and 304cm), although the average sports caught is 3 to 7 ft (90 to 214cm) long.

The Sturgeon is easily identified by its’ long pointed snout and bony plates running the complete length of its’ sides. It also has a ridge of curved spines running down its’ back and a forked tail. The “White” in the name stems from the colour of its’ meat not from the colour of the fish itself as this is grey.

Sturgeon are not only known for their incredible size but also for their fighting ability, often making spectacular jumps and taking long "reel screaming runs".

They leap so predictably that the guides can indicate when this is going to occur, allowing enough time to prepare the camera.

Some people say that these fish are only bottom feeders and wait for the current to send them their next meal, this is partly correct however sturgeon do actively seek out food and will travel a fair distance to find your bait. It is a waiting game, sometimes they are actively feeding and the action can be explosive, other times you have to be patient waiting for the moment when they decide to eat.

It is interesting where these fish can be found, they inhabit all depths of the river from the big deep runs to areas that may only be 8-10ft. in depth. Sometimes they will hold in behind drop offs or ledges waiting for there next meal to come to them. When you hook a fish in the shallows they tend to make a big run away from the boat, usually punctuated with some impressive tail walking! In the deeper waters it is not uncommon for them to head straight up and take a big jump, clearing the water completely, then the fish will usually ‘slug it out’ in the depths.

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