White Sturgeon Fishing Tips, World Record & Biology
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White Sturgeon

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Family Game Fish
White Sturgeon

Biology & Profile

As a prominent member of the family, the White Sturgeon provides excellent sport in US waters. White sturgeon (Sinosturio transmontanus) is a species of sturgeon in the family Acipenseridae of the order Acipenseriformes. They are an anadromous (migratory) fish species ranging in the Eastern Pacific; from the Gulf of Alaska to Monterey, California. However, some are landlocked in British Columbia, the Fraser River and Columbia River, Montana, Snake River, and Clearwater River in Idaho, and Lake Shasta in California, with reported sightings in northern Baja California, Mexico.

Habitat & Diet

Anglers have the most success finding White Sturgeon near Lakes, Reservoirs, Rivers.

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Fishing Tips & Best Baits

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Quick Stats

Optimal Temp 50.0°F - 80.0°F