Sturgeon River

Sturgeon River, in Ontario, Canada, is a stream where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Sturgeon River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

44.6472, -79.7174 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chinook salmonBrook troutNorthern pikeSmallmouth bassRainbow troutLake sturgeon

Fishing Techniques

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Sturgeon River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Sturgeon River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Ontario before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Sturgeon River.

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