Species guide
How to catch Shortnose sturgeon
Acipenser brevirostrum
The Shortnose sturgeon is an elongated, ancient fish found mainly along North America's Atlantic coast. It inhabits river mouths, lakes, estuaries, and sometimes the open sea. This species feeds on insects and crustaceans during its growth season from spring to early fall.
Where they live
Found in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments along the Atlantic coast of North America. Prefers deeper channels in rivers, estuaries, and bays, usually at depths between 6 and 53 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 143 cm
What they eat
- chironomid larvae
- sludgeworms
- small crustaceans
- insects
Best baits
- worms
- shrimp
- insect larvae
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- bottom bouncers
- scented lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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