sturgeon in Colorado?

[JasonMcMillin]

Are there any sturgeon in Colorado? if there are where are they located here?
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[DonInDenver]

No sturgeon in Colorado. The Snake River in Idaho is the closest fishable population I know of.
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[tubeN2]

I concur with Don. Head over to the Snake. You can get plenty of them there. You must have respect for our million year old friends though. They deserve to live another Million years.[]
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[JasonMcMillin]

I agree with that, do you know if they get big in the Snake?
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[DonInDenver]

Do a search on the Utah board. There's a bunch of info there.
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[JasonMcMillin]

Thanks I will do that.
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[tubeN2]

There are many that are caught and relesed at 6 to 8 feet long.[cool]
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[JasonMcMillin]

Thats what I like to hear, what is a good type of setup and bait for these big guys?
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[DonInDenver]

Jason-

There's a post on the Utah board now soliciting folks who want to go along on a sturgeon trip later this month.
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[tubeN2]

Since Sturgeon like to feed on the bottom, it is best to have a sliding rig with about a 4 foot leader. A piece of Cut Bait will work well. Cut bait can consist of cut Anchovy, Sardine or some of the previous weeks catch.

Whole bait squid or whole large Shrimp will also do wonders.[cool]
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[JasonMcMillin]

Thanks I will give it a try when I get the time to go down there.
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