In the United States, lake sturgeon occur in the Great Lakes and their tributaries, the Mississippi River Basin, as well as an isolated population in the Mobile River Basin in Alabama and Georgia.

The Lake Sturgeon occurs in lowland rivers and large lakes and is currently present in 9 of 18 watersheds in New York. Its range seems secure in the St. Lawrence drainage watersheds where it is found in the main channel. The population in the …

Over this time 523 lake sturgeon have been tagged and 34 have been recaptured. Based on these mark-and-recapture data, the estimated population size of lake sturgeon utilizing the Detroit River is 4,422 individuals with a 95% confidence interval of 2,758-6,087.

Aug 1, 2019 · The Bad and White rivers, Wisconsin host a genetically unique Lake Sturgeon population that is utilized by state-licensed recreational anglers and tribal subsistence fishers.

Nov 26, 2024 · Population status and demographics of Lake Sturgeon in the Bad and White rivers, Wisconsin. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 10:442-457. Schloesser, J.T. 2020.

Basic facts about Lake sturgeon: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Currently Lake Sturgeon are listed as a Species of Special Concern in Minnesota and have strict regulations for harvest. Sturgeon can easily be identified by the following characteristics: Map of Sturgeon distribution from National Geographic Lake Sturgeon Website.

Nov 18, 2020 · This map shows the historic and current distribution of Lake Sturgeon spanning from Alabama to Michigan and Wisconsin. The red areas show the historic range and the green areas show the current areas where Lake Sturgeon can be found.

Rationale: There are remnant populations of Lake Sturgeon in each of the Great Lakes basins, but few of these populations are large. Progress continues as agencies learn more about population status in many tributaries and the Great Lakes proper. Confirmed observations and captures of Lake Sturgeon continue to increase in all lakes.

Jul 13, 2023 · Our study provides an updated assessment of Lake Sturgeon population parameters that serve as a baseline to evaluate habitat restoration efforts and inform management of the SCDRS recreational Lake Sturgeon fishery.