White sturgeon

Acipenser transmontanus · Sea and fresh

North America's largest freshwater fish, ancient and long-lived, strictly regulated.

Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months	JFMAMJJASOND Apr–Aug. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.
Typical size	100–150 cm · record about 400 cm
Diet	Lampreys, fish, shellfish
Regions	North America

Catching tip. Often catch-and-release only; use strong gear and obey regulations.

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