Shovelnose Sturgeon

This is the Wiki page for the Shovelnose Sturgeon found in Golden Ridge Reserve.

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.

Summary

Habitats

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

Bait & Lure Preferences

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

Traits

The Shovelnose Sturgeon has the following traits:

• Bottom Lurker:

  Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.

• 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 Sturgeon

Preferred Bait

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

Time of Day

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

Ranks & Hook Sizes