How did Sturgeon Lake get its name?

Fish Sturgeon Lake North of Ignace, Ontario Common belief is that it got its name from the Sturgeon Cree Indians of Nipigon who were encountered on the lake by French traders in the early 1700’s. The Cree used Sturgeon Lake to reach Fort Albany where they sold their furs.

Are there sturgeon in Sturgeon Lake?

Sturgeon (Acipenseridae) are the largest freshwater fishes in the world. Of the 23 sturgeon species worldwide, one is found here in Ontario – the lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens).

Where is Sturgeon Lake Saskatchewan?

Sturgeon Lake is northwest of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. The bordering Sturgeon Lake First Nation takes its name from the lake. The Sturgeon River flows out of the lake eventually joining the North Saskatchewan River a short distance west of Prince Albert.

Where is Sturgeon Lake Alberta?

Sturgeon Lake is a lake in north-western Alberta, Canada. It has a total area of 49.1 km2 (19.0 sq mi) and a maximum depth of 9.5 m (31 ft). It is located in the hydrographic basin of the Little Smoky River at an elevation of 685 m, 20 km west of the town of Valleyview, along Highway 43.

What is the largest fish in Alberta?

lake sturgeon
As the largest fish in Alberta, lake sturgeon can grow to be up to 10 feet long!

How old is a 70 inch sturgeon?

51 years old
The chart estimates a 70-inch sturgeon is 51 years old. “I have been raised on catch-and-release fishing,” said Klobe, a senior at St.

Is Sturgeon Lake open?

Open May 15 to Sep 15. Park office: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sturgeon Lake Regional Park is a quiet, family-oriented park located on the north side of Sturgeon Lake.

What kind of fish are in Sturgeon Lake?

Northern pike
WalleyeMuskellungeLargemouth bassSmallmouth bass
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What is the largest walleye caught in Alberta?

15.5 pounds
The current Alberta walleye record is 15.5 pounds.

Is Sturgeon Lake weedy?

West facing shores can get very windy and elemental. Southern arm can be shallow and weedy.

How old is a 9 foot sturgeon?

Fishermen in Chilliwack, British Columbia recorded a 9-foot sturgeon leaping from the Fraser River on July 16. Fishing tour operator Yves Bisson says the fish weighed 350 pounds and was likely at least 50 years old.

Can you swim in Sturgeon Lake?

Swimming – Sturgeon Lake warms up quickly and the swimming is great if you have limestone-bottomed waterfront. There are also a few sandbars along the northern shores of the lake that are popular with swimmers.

Is there pike in Sturgeon Lake?

Sturgeon Lake is home to some excellent northern pike fishing. You will find good numbers of pike while targeting walleye here. If you fish the many bays here, you can put up some very good numbers for pike each day. There are some trophy pike here too.

How old is a 10 foot sturgeon?

A 10-foot sturgeon which as pes Bisson weighs about 500 to 600 lbs was caught, tagged, and re-released in the river. According to Guide Yves Bisson, the fish could’ve been more than 100 years old.

What’s the biggest sturgeon caught ever?

The International Game Fish Association, the keeper of fishing world records, lists a 468-pound white sturgeon caught by Joey Pallotta III in Benicia, Calif., in July 1983 as the official world record. So a true world record isn’t likely to be established anytime soon.