In Wisconsin, lake sturgeon populations on several major state rivers are setting significant milestones, according tostate fisheries officials. DNR has confirmed that lake sturgeon from the initial stocking of fall fingerling sturgeon in the 1990s have survived and are living … Continued
A petition to list five species of sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act may be warranted, according to NOAA Fisheries. The agency is seeking scientific and commercial information regarding the five species (Acipenser sturio, A. naccarii, A. mikadoi, A.sinensis, and … Continued
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), anglers could encounter lake sturgeon in tributaries of the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, Finger Lakes and Oneida Lake. Anglers are more likely to encounter sturgeon in May … Continued
Sturgeon for Tomorrow is seeking volunteers to join in its effort, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. The organization works to protect lake sturgeon, a fish species that is threatened in Michigan and rare … Continued
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division is one of four states recently recognized by the American Fisheries Society’s Fisheries Administrator’s Section for their efforts to provide the public with quality fishing opportunities and aquatic education programs. Other … Continued