How to Land a Prize Sturgeon

SturgeonSturgeon are among the most sought after species of fish in the world and they require a great deal of skill to land. People spend their entire lives perfecting the art of landing a sturgeon. However, there are some easy tips that you can use to increase your chances of catching that prize sturgeon. Above all, patience is key, but these tips will get you started in the right direction.The good news is, sturgeon are a very aggressive fish and if you're using the right combination of bait, technique and tools, your chances of landing one are actually pretty good. The key is knowing where, when and how in order to get the best results.

River or Lake Fishing

Sturgeon can be found in most rivers on the West Coast, but they won't be floating along the sides. They are definitely bottom feeders, so you'll either need to get out there on a boat, or really be able to cast well. We recommend using a bell sinker and pretty much any type of bait you can get your hands on. They're not very picky when they are hungry and you can do well with simple bait like bugs, or you can get fancy and use crayfish. It's up to you, but if you go at the right time of the day, you can really increase your chances of getting the big one.

You'll also be able to find some sturgeon in lakes, especially if they are fed by local rivers. Once again, you're going to have to go deep to find sturgeon. We recommend dropping anchor in the deepest part of the lake you can find and setting up shop there for a few hours. For lake fishing, we recommend putting some salmon eggs in a small, netted bag. Make sure that it is tightly tied off and attach it to your line. Use a good sinker and sit back to wait for the chomps. The key is to make the bait look like a spawn bag, and the netting really helps with that.

Finding the Right Time of Day

We mentioned that the key is finding the right time of the day. If you're going fishing in the afternoon, the sturgeon will definitely be found at the bottom of the lake or river and you'll need a good deal of patience to get one. By evening, they'll start to fan out a bit and they'll be a little bit hungrier.

If you don't have a boat or you just want to fish from shore, late evening or early morning will be your best time to land a sturgeon. They go more towards the shallows at these times and they will be hungry. Use the bait mentioned above for river fishing and you should be able to land at least one. During these times, you may actually be able to spot one if the waters are shallow enough, so keep your eyes peeled and keep trying.

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