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.
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This is the Wiki page for the Shovelnose Sturgeon found in Golden Ridge Reserve.
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.
Water Temperature
Shovelnose Sturgeon will bite when the water temperature is between 8.0°C and 18.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 11.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.3-0.7kg) | 9 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.7-1.5kg) | 8 and 7 |
| 🥈Silver (1.5-2.5kg) | 6 and 5 |
| 🥇Gold (2.5-3.5kg) | 4 |
| 💎Diamond (3.5-4.7kg) | 3 and 2 |
Shovelnose Sturgeon Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Shovelnose Sturgeon. These are locations where Diamond Shovelnose Sturgeon have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Shovelnose Sturgeon can be caught at these locations.
