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Russian sturgeon

Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Family
Acipenseridae
Max Length
236 cm
Max Weight
115 kg
IUCN Status
CR
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers

    A classic and readily available bait.

  • Mealworms

    Effective, especially for smaller sturgeon.

  • Bloodworms

    Highly attractive due to their scent.

  • Lamprey Eels (Sections)

    Strong scent, good for larger fish.

Artificial Lures

  • Kastmaster SpoonSpoon

    Silver or gold finishes are effective.

    Buy
  • Daredevle SpoonSpoon

    Red and white is a popular color.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! MinnowSoft Plastic

    Use with a jig head.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Troll slowly along the bottom.

    Buy
  • VMC Tungsten Hammer JigJig

    Good for vertical jigging.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a strong, barbless hook and heavy line due to the size and power of Russian sturgeon; consider using a sliding sinker rig to allow the fish to take the bait without feeling resistance.

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Where to Find Russian sturgeon

Region Hovedstaden, Denmark1 spotsРеспублика Коми, Russia1 spotsЛенинградская область, Russia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Russian sturgeon?+

Popular baits for Russian sturgeon include Nightcrawlers, Mealworms, Bloodworms, Lamprey Eels (Sections), Kastmaster Spoon. Tip: Use a strong, barbless hook and heavy line due to the size and power of Russian sturgeon; consider using a sliding sinker rig to allow the fish to take the bait without feeling resistance.

Where can I catch Russian sturgeon?+

Russian sturgeon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Region Hovedstaden, Denmark; Республика Коми, Russia; Ленинградская область, Russia. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Russian sturgeon get?+

Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) can reach up to 235.99999 cm in length and 115 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is CR.

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