Lake Sturgeon in Saskatchewan
Lake Sturgeon is the only species of sturgeon found in Saskatchewan.
Distribution
Although reported in a handful of lakes it is primarily found in the Saskatchewan River in the province.
Details
| Scientific name: | Acipenser fulvescens |
| Avg. weight: | 3 to 10 kg (6.6 to 22 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Endangered |
| Also known as: | rock sturgeon |
| Distribution: | Found in 11 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Lake Sturgeon can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Lake Sturgeon
Lakes with Lake Sturgeon
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_sturgeon
- https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2011/mpo-dfo/Fs22-4-63-2006-eng.pdf
- https://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/virtual_sara/files/cosewic/sr_Lake_Sturgeon_0807_e.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan_River_Sturgeon_Management_Board
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits