Sturgeon 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.

Photo Credits: 1

Originally posted 2008-07-16 05:20:06. Republished by Old Post Promoter

• How to Catch Rock Cod If you are looking for a fish that is both fun and challenging to catch, there are few that can top the Rock Cod. This is a wily fish that will require a good deal of patience, but there are a few tips that you can utilize to make sure......
• Lake Cuyamaca, Julian, CA Lake Cuyamaca is located near: Julian, CA Phone: (760) 765-0515 Is boating allowed? Yes, this is a very boat friendly lake. Is there a boat ramp? Yes, they do have a launch on site. Please note that there is a day fee for use. What you need to know about......
• Lafayette Reservoir Lafayette Reservoir Lafayette Reservoir is located in: Concord, CA Phone: 510-287-0140 About the Lake: If you like to fish, then this is a lake that you should not miss. Those who have fished here report that they reach their limits in just a few hours and the action is......
• California Fishing Report: May 29, 2009 The Feather River, which runs into the Sacramento Bay, is experiencing a number of schools milling around the confluence, and more just up from there between Boyd's Pump and Shanghai Bend. You can fish here early or late for the best results, but make sure to bring the right bait......
• Eagle Lake Eagle Lake is located in: Susanville, CA Phone: (530) 825-3212 About the Lake: With fish weighing in at around 5 pounds each, this is one of the most popular lakes in California. This is the second largest natural lake that can be found in California and offers a wide variety......

• Open Water Dive Number Four It’s my second dive of the day, and then I’m officially an Open Water diver. No more tests. No more videos to watch. No more special exercises to perform while diving… at least until I decide to go for an advanced certificate. The boat has moved from Hin Wong around...
• The Keys to the Effortless Golf Swing: Curing Your Hit Impulse in Seven Simple Lessons by Michael McTeigue Michael McTeigue is a well known instruction in California that has built up quite a following. One look at his book will tell you exactly why. If you are looking for a complete resource to help you fix your swing, this may be the perfect answer. The illustrations were superb......
• Missing Some Documentation? This weekend I picked up something I've always wanted but never taken the time to order: a USB-powered aquarium. That's right, you can get the enjoyment of watching real fish without actually having to feed or take care of the real fish. Plus, it plugs into a computer so any......
• Lake Shastina Golf Course, Weed, CA Lake Shastina Golf Course is located in Weed, CA Phone: (530)938-3201 Website: http://www.lakeshastinagolf.com/ Course History: This is an incredibly historic golf course that had the distinction of being the last course that Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior built together. When you have two course designers of that caliber working......
• Lake House Living in Winter How a baby boomer uses his lake house vacation home year round....

• Flies Vintage Fishing Fishing
• Vintage Fishing Fishing
• Ice Fishing Fishing
• Creels Vintage Fishing Fishing
• Rod Reel Combos Fly Fishing Fishing

Are you planning a vacation to California? Looking for a better way to fish the more than 1000 lakes throughout this state? You'll find everything you need to know inside The Complete Guide to California Fishing! Click here to download the 30 page the 100% FREE eBook "Fishing in California."

If you prefer a real book, this book can be bought as a paperback from LuLu.com for $10.93.

Fishing, Sturgeon, Tips and Tricks

aggressive fish, bottom of the lake, bugs, chomps, dropping anchor, going fishing, lake fishing, patience, right combination, right direction, right time, rivers, Salmon, salmon eggs, sinker, species of fish, Sturgeon, time of day, time of the day, west coast