Our Sturgeon Fishing guests swear
that the Fraser River White Sturgeon"
acipenser
transmontanus
" are by far and away the
most exciting
freshwater sport fish to be found. The very fact that most of our guests
return year after year to go Sturgeon Fishing in British Columbia, and have the
pleasure and excitement of tangling with these abundant and notorious Fraser
river inhabitants will
attest to the sturgeon's sporting credentials (and perhaps the tenacity of our
guests!!). The British Columbia white sturgeon is North America's largest
freshwater fish.
Reaching
weights exceeding 1000 pounds, these Sturgeon inhabit the murky waters of the
mighty Fraser. Special tackle and gear is required for these great fish which
is provided for you on your fishing adventure. A boat is a necessity as well
and it must be rigged properly to fish for these giants.
Sturgeon
Fishing is a matter of waiting for the
fish, but once
? the hook is set, they won't wait for you! Their power is
unmatched, and the best part is that they jump clear out of the water, sometimes
several times.
If you are worried about hooking that thousand pounder, rest easy. Most of the "larger" fish average between 100 and 200 pounds! However, our largest sturgeon exceeded 800 lbs! That is the exciting and mysterious aspect of sturgeon fishing; you just never know what is "nibbling" at the end of your line! The best time for Sturgeon fishing in British Columbia is April though November.
For your best bet, (we believe there is absolutely nothing like it on the continent), we recommend the sturgeon trip as the most memorable trip you'll ever take. Don't forget to eat your Wheaties!
