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Which is better for sturgeon fishing, Saisun Bay or San Pablo Bay?

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Both are great places to fish and catch sturgeon. It all depends on the weather, water and temperature.

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What months are the best for sturgeon fishing?

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Usually in the spring is best, but the fishing is even better when it is close to when they are about to start spawning right around July and August. It also depends on the weather and water temperature.

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Can I catch a sturgeon with my hand?

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You could, but it would be very difficult.

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What is the best bait to use in the Columbia River in Washington state?

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I use squid with a shrimp oil scent. I had never fished for sturgeon before and caught and released 12 in one day.

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What bait should I use for sturgeon fishing from a bank?

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I would recommend a big gob of night crawler. Just keep on threading them and top if off with a small, colored rubber band to hold the whole mess on. Then, cast out and wait.

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How do I know what area is good for sturgeon?

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Channels in a river where you know there is a sink home from 50-80 ft is perfect. They stay in small sink holes that are deep with current.. Use a heavy sinker to keep it in the hole. So the current doesn't drag your line.

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If I use night crawlers to catch lake sturgeon, would it be okay to use a crawler harness, or should I just use a single hook?

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I recommend using a single hook and skipping the crawler harness. The hook should be about 3-4 inches in size at least, or it will bend.

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Is chicken liver good for sturgeon?

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It can be; fish in different waters prefer different baits. Make sure you have a way to keep the liver on the hook. You may want to try turkey liver instead, as it works just as well but stays on the hook better. Try different baits such as crawfish, beef, bait fish of different kinds as well as hot dogs. You may also catch a few catfish, depending on where you fish.

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At which tide is it best to fish for sturgeon?

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It all depends on the weather. Try to fish on a boat if the tide is out. And if the tide is in, you could catch a big one if on a boat, as you could dropshot.

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What is the legal size limit to keep a sturgeon?

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it is illegal to keep sturgeon. They are a protected species. Just make sure to release them unharmed because they can age up to 200 years old.

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