Sturgeon
LegendaryFresh & saltwater
An ancient bottom-dweller that can live for decades and grow far larger than most freshwater fish. Landing one is a test of heavy tackle and endurance — fights routinely run long after the hookset.
Profile
- Fight: 10/10
- Trophy: 10/10
- Wariness: 5/10
- Abundance: 1/10
- Aggression: 2/10
- Table: 4/10
- Typical weight
- 22.0–88.2 lbs (10.0–40.0 kg)
- Record
- 440.9 lbs (200.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 25%
- Feb: 25%
- Mar: 35%
- Apr: 45%
- May: 55%
- Jun: 60%
- Jul: 55%
- Aug: 50%
- Sep: 45%
- Oct: 40%
- Nov: 30%
- Dec: 25%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 70%
- 1 AM: 78%
- 2 AM: 82%
- 3 AM: 85%
- 4 AM: 80%
- 5 AM: 55%
- 6 AM: 25%
- 7 AM: 12%
- 8 AM: 8%
- 9 AM: 6%
- 10 AM: 5%
- 11 AM: 5%
- 12 PM: 6%
- 1 PM: 6%
- 2 PM: 7%
- 3 PM: 8%
- 4 PM: 12%
- 5 PM: 20%
- 6 PM: 35%
- 7 PM: 55%
- 8 PM: 70%
- 9 PM: 80%
- 10 PM: 78%
- 11 PM: 74%
Conditions
Temp50–64°F (10–18°C)
Depth10–49 ft (3–15 m)
PressureAny
LightLow light
Lures
Tips
- Use heavy-duty tackle — sturgeon can grow far larger than typical freshwater fish.
- Fights can last well over an hour — be prepared for a long battle.
- Target deep river channels and holes where sturgeon hold.
Live bite index for your spot
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