August 8th, 2022 – 1:45 PM
Georgia Department of Natural Resources –
Researchers with the University of Georgia captured a 52-inch, 24-pound lake sturgeon from the Coosa River, the largest reported since the Georgia Department of Natural Resources stocking program of this native species began in 2001. The fish was implanted with a radio tag before its release back to the river.
Please note: LAKE STURGEON CANNOT BE HARVESTED. IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY CATCH A LAKE STURGEON IT SHOULD BE HANDLED GENTLY AND RELEASED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
If you catch or otherwise see a lake sturgeon in northwest Georgia, please report the information to the Armuchee Fisheries Office at 706-295-6102. Note the date and location of your sighting, photograph the fish if possible, and provide your name and telephone number so biologists can contact you about your sighting.
This type of information is valued by fisheries managers tracking the progress of agency reintroduction efforts.