Fresh & salt
Sturgeon
Acipenser spp.
Hebrew name: חדפן
- Peak season
- Spring and Summer
- Length range
- 100–500 cm
- Weight range
- 5–300 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–50 m
Habitat
Large rivers and estuaries with deep channels and sandy or muddy bottoms. Ancient species dating back millions of years.
Behavior
Bottom feeder that uses barbels to detect food. Feeds on shrimp, clams, worms, and small fish on the river floor.
Best techniques
- Heavy bottom rig with nightcrawlers
- Salmon roe on heavy tackle
- Shrimp on sliding sinker rig
