White Sturgeon - Idaho Fish and Game
May 15, 2012 · White sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) are the largest freshwater fish in North America. Historically, sturgeon up to 1,500 pounds were caught by anglers. They can live to be over 100 years old! They reside in the Snake, lower Salmon, and Kootenai Rivers of Idaho.
Monster sturgeon tops state record list | Idaho Fish and Game
Aug 12, 2022 · Greg ultimately landed the 10-foot 4-inch monster sturgeon, and set the hook on a new state record in the process. At 124 inches in length, this rare fish swam past the previous record of 119.5 inches, set in 2019 by Rusty Peterson and friends.
Guide for Sturgeon Fishing in Idaho | The Idaho Fisherman
We’ll cover the essentials of sturgeon fishing in Idaho, covering everything from the best locations, specific fishing seasons, and the regulations put in place by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). We also have a detailed guide on how to catch sturgeon with best setups, techniques, baits, and more.
Idaho Biologists Catch and Release Three 500-Pound Sturgeon - Outdoor Life
Jan 7, 2022 · The stretch of river nearer Lewiston, Idaho, typically has much bigger sturgeon, but those are also uncommon. Each year state fisheries biologists sample the Snake’s sturgeon to measure, tag, and evaluate the health of the iconic species.
Hells Canyon sturgeon are so big that anglers don ... - Idaho Fish …
Dec 27, 2021 · We (Fish and Game, Idaho Power, and Nez Perce Tribe) have been capturing (through rod and reel and set lines) and tagging sturgeon in Hells Canyon for over 30 years. During this time, we have handled over 4,000 fish, and fewer than 10 of …
Here’s how to catch white sturgeon in Idaho on Snake River | Idaho ...
Feb 7, 2023 · Catch white sturgeon on Idaho’s Snake River and C.J. Strike Dam with these tips on which rods, bait, fishing line and other tools to use.
Guided Sturgeon Fishing Trips | Snake River - newhcsf
Hells Canyon Sportfishing provides guided fishing trips on Idaho's Snake River for Giant White Sturgeon.
Idaho State Record 10-Foot Sturgeon Caught And Released
Aug 15, 2022 · Greg and Angie Poulsen targeted white sturgeon in Idaho's C.J. Strike Reservoir and came away with a new state record.
Record sturgeon catch described as 'exceedingly rare' - For The Win
Aug 13, 2022 · The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, which announced the record on Friday, explained that white sturgeon exceeding 10 feet are “exceedingly rare” anywhere but the deep-running Hells Canyon...
12-year-old boy ties Idaho sturgeon catch and release record
Apr 10, 2022 · Tyler Grimshaw tied the Idaho sturgeon catch and release record after he reeled in a 9-foot, 11-inch monster fish while fishing with his father, Lance, and Jones Sport Fishing guide Joe Weisner.