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FIELD REFERENCE

Lake sturgeon

Acipenser fulvescens

Where to fish

These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.

Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Black sturgeonCanadaReference
Bony sturgeonCanadaReference
CamusCanada · FrenchReference
Common sturgeonCanadaReference
Dogface sturgeonCanadaReference
Esturgeon de lacCanada · FrenchReference
Esturgeon jauneCanada · FrenchReference
Esturgeon jauneFrance · FrenchReference
Esturión lacustreSpain · SpanishReference
Freshwater sturgeonCanadaReference
Great lakes sturgeonCanadaReference
Lake sturgeonCanadaReference
Lake SturgeonUK Gr. BritainReference
Lake sturgeonUnited StatesReference
Lake sturgeonGlobalReference
Red sturgeonCanadaReference
Rubber noseCanadaReference
Ruddy sturgeonCanadaReference
Shellback sturgeonCanadaReference
SmoothbackCanadaReference
Stone sturgeonCanadaReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

Canada · United States

A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.