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 - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes
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