Sturgeon

Getting ready to do a little sturgeon river fishing? Let this easy how to guide for beginning fishermen give you a quick advantage over the other hobbyists on the river.

What are sturgeon?

The term sturgeon actually refers to twenty-plus different species of bottom-feeder fish that coast along the bottom of many North American rivers. Sturgeon love snacking on things like crayfish, snails, earthworms and tiny shrimp or insects, so you definitely want to invest in some fresh live bait.

Are sturgeon a good choice for beginning fishermen?

Sturgeon are a great fish to get started with, because they do not migrate the same way a lot of other fish do. Instead, they have a tendency to pick an area at the bottom of the river, plonk themselves down and stay there, which means once you find a good fishing spot, you can return to it again and again and still score a good day's catch.

What kind of bait should I use when fishing sturgeon?

Sturgeon have a keenly-developed sense of smell and since they are bottom feeders, they respond well to stronger scents. That does not mean you can use spoiled or rotten bait, instead consider adding a scent oil onto your live bait, like shrimp or sardine oil. The heavier but still fresh smell definitely draws sturgeon interested in checking out your bait!

Sturgeon are a great introduction to the sport of river fishing and provide consistent action regardless of the season as long as you follow these simple tricks!