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 |
| General Limit: | 0 |
| Distribution: | Found in 11 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Lake Sturgeon can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Lake Sturgeon
Fishing for Lake Sturgeon in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Lake Sturgeon is 0 in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Lake Sturgeon or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
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