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Shovelnose Strugeon

Image of a Shovelnose Sturgeon taken from the Call of the Wild The Angler game.

Description

The Shovelnose Sturgeon is the smallest species of freshwater sturgeon native to North America. Sturgeons are highly regarded for their flesh and their roe, which are used to create premium grades of caviar.

In 2010, they were listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act due to their resemblance to the endangered Pallid Sturgeon. They can reach up to 39in (1m) in length and 11lb (4.8kg) in weight.

In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Shovelnose Strugeon can be found in the following reserves:

Summary

Habitats

Shovelnose Strugeon can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Redworm, Wafters - White, Cheese, Eggs, Liver, Boilies - Natural, Dog Biscuits, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Spoon, Spinnerbait, Bloodworm, Minnow, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Corn, and Pellets - Regular can be used to lure and catch Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Shovelnose Strugeon has the following traits:

  • Bottom Lurker:

    Bottom Lurker

  • Hard Fighter:

    Tries its best to get off the hook.

  • Jumper:

    Likes jumping out of the water.

  • Night Owl:

    More active at night.

Tips for catching Shovelnose Strugeon

Preferred Bait

The Shovelnose Strugeon preferes Redworm as bait. If you use Redworm you have the best chance of cathing a Shovelnose Strugeon.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Shovelnose Strugeon is during Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile10 and 9
🥉Bronze8, 7 and 6
🥈Silver5
🥇Gold4 and 3
💎Diamond2

Frequently Asked Questions about Shovelnose Strugeon

How to catch a Bronze Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Juvenile level Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler by fishing during Nighttime with a 10 and 9 hook size and using Redworm as bait.

How to catch a Bronze Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Bronze level Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler by fishing during Nighttime with a 8, 7 and 6 hook size and using Redworm as bait.

How to catch a Silver Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Silver level Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler by fishing during Nighttime with a 5 hook size and using Redworm as bait.

How to catch a Gold Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Gold level Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler by fishing during Nighttime with a 4 and 3 hook size and using Redworm as bait.

How to catch a Diamond Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Diamond level Shovelnose Strugeon in COTW the Angler by fishing during Nighttime with a 2 hook size and using Redworm as bait.