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Gulf Sturgeon
Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi
Overview
The Gulf sturgeon is a species of sturgeon endemic to the southeastern United States. An anadromous fish, it inhabits the Gulf of Mexico and spawns in a number of rivers that drain into it, from southern Florida west to eastern Louisiana. It has one of the southernmost distributions of all sturgeon, which otherwise tend to inhabit cooler habitats in more northern latitudes.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Nightcrawlers
Use multiple worms on a large circle hook.
- Chicken Livers
Effective, but use bait thread to secure them.
- Cut Shad
Fresh cut shad is highly attractive.
- Eels
Small eels work best for smaller sturgeon.
- Live Shrimp
Use larger sized shrimp.
Artificial Lures
- Kastmaster Spoon 1ozSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve slowly near the bottom.
- Crippled Herring 4"SpoonBuy
Vertical jigging is effective.
- Big Hammer Swimbaits 5"SwimbaitBuy
Slow retrieve near structure.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 4"Soft PlasticBuy
Jighead presentation is key.
- River2Sea Dahlberg DiverCrankbaitBuy
Use with heavy gear and fish near bottom.
Techniques
Fish near the bottom in deep holes and channels where Gulf Sturgeon are known to congregate, and use scent attractants to increase your chances of a bite.
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Where to Find Gulf Sturgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Gulf Sturgeon?+
Popular baits for Gulf Sturgeon include Nightcrawlers, Chicken Livers, Cut Shad, Eels, Live Shrimp. Tip: Fish near the bottom in deep holes and channels where Gulf Sturgeon are known to congregate, and use scent attractants to increase your chances of a bite.
Where can I catch Gulf Sturgeon?+
Gulf Sturgeon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Québec, Canada; Hauts-de-France, France; Oregon, United States. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Gulf Sturgeon get?+
Gulf Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi) can reach up to 403.000021 cm in length and 367.86 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.
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