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General Fishing and Hunting => General Fishing Reports and Topics => Topic started by: BIGSHOW on September 13, 2011, 09:11:56 PM

Title: Sturgeon
Post by: BIGSHOW on September 13, 2011, 09:11:56 PM
I know this is a bass forum but not sure where to post? I always wanted to hook into a sturgeon. Any thoughts as to where or what to use? I usually launch out of trenton. Thanks
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: cameraguy on September 13, 2011, 10:00:07 PM
There is a general fishing area of this forum. Scroll down the page a little more.
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: djkimmel on September 13, 2011, 11:36:03 PM
I don't know of any specific places that are a higher percentage in the Detroit River. Make sure you check regulations since there are separate requirements to target sturgeon.

The higher percentage area I'm aware of closest to you is the North Channel of the St. Clair River from the no wake buoy up to Algonac. You'll find sturgeon anglers out there most nights. It is pretty cool and a little strange to have them jumping all around your boat in the dark. Some come real close!
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: blakstr1 on September 14, 2011, 10:45:41 AM
there is a hook and line season on Sturgeon up on Otsego Lake in Gaylord....of course it is thru the ice, but still!!  saw a segement on it on Michigan Out of Doors years ago, it looked like loads of fun and seems to be a pretty decent success rate.  search it on line there are a couple shanty rental spots up there that will totally hook you up.
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: stackenem on September 14, 2011, 06:47:41 PM
Middle of May at Tippy dam. Go up steelhead fishing and the river is full of sturgeon up by the dam. You can hooked 4 or 5 every day it seems like. Then just as it starts to get dark the big football browns come in 10to 15 lbers.
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: BIGSHOW on September 15, 2011, 12:15:51 AM
Thanks DJ. I am still learning to navigate around your site.Appreciate your help and comments.
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: djkimmel on September 15, 2011, 01:28:47 AM
Quote from: BIGSHOW on September 15, 2011, 12:15:51 AM
Thanks DJ. I am still learning to navigate around your site.Appreciate your help and comments.

Not a problem.
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: djkimmel on September 15, 2011, 01:29:26 AM
Quote from: stackenem on September 14, 2011, 06:47:41 PM
Middle of May at Tippy dam. Go up steelhead fishing and the river is full of sturgeon up by the dam. You can hooked 4 or 5 every day it seems like. Then just as it starts to get dark the big football browns come in 10to 15 lbers.

That sounds like some fun! Ever get spooled?
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: stackenem on September 15, 2011, 01:05:41 PM
many times, I run 8lb on a 9 1/2 foot ultralite rod. Makes for a lot of running up and down the bank yelling at everybody to get out of the way and at my age it is a slow run at best.
Title: Re: Sturgeon
Post by: djkimmel on September 16, 2011, 06:21:20 PM
I bet that makes you real popular!! ;D