Snake River Sturgeon Photos
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Snake River White Sturgeon are living fossils that inhabit the Columbia and Snake River systems. This giant, fresh water fish have populations which are separated by various dams. There is no genetic difference between the fish that cruise the lower Columbia River migrating into the Pacific Ocean and the fish that live in the Snake River system. Studies have shown that not all sections of the impounded Snake River are maintaining healthy populations of these fish.
The Sturgeon in our area, the Snake River below the Hells Canyon Dam complex, appear to have a fairly stable reproducing population with adequate recruitment of young fish.
Those fishers that pursue catch and release trophy fishing, please use care with these treasures.
None of our fish have ever been taken from the water. We have practiced this policy long before it became a 'law". Fish are released either from the boat or preferably from a sandy beach to lessen the possibility of damage or injury.
Trophy sturgeon - A few photos from some of our memorable days on the Snake River. Memories to last a life time!
Ladies can play this game too..
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The photo below is an example why we prefer using a sandy beach for released. This fish decided to thrash at the moment of being rolled over...the smooth sand bottom prevents bruising or other injury during this type of situation
