spring sturgeon fishing

[Pigashalaka]

Hello, I am an avid sturgeon fisherman and have had good luck on the Rainy River, but I am looking to expand my spring fishing for these big boys. I am wondering if anyone knows any rivers/locations where you can find these fish in the spring? Nothing beats the pull of a big boy.....Thanks.

Pig

[Catmendo]

The Winnipeg River is a great sturgeon fishery, however IMO the Rainy has the edge. I have fished them both and I would give the Rainy the knod over the 'peg! If you're looking for bigger sturgeon then you might consider heading west to the Fraser or Columbia Rivers and have a go at those massive white's that patrol those waters! Manitoba's Nelson, North Sask. and God's River system's are also super lake sturgeon fisheries!

[wall_eye_assasin]

I am heading to Rainy in April. Any tips for tackle, bait, size of hooks, sinkers, line. First trip dont want to look to dumb. tyvm for your time

[Hemlock]

Walleye Assasin, you'd find more and better information on the Rainy River Forum. GOod luck on your trip!

[fiskyknut]

Run a search in the LOTW and the Rainy river forums and you'll find lot's of info on Sturgeon fishing up here going way back to 2000-2001. Last years Sturgeon excursion thread had links to some good threads from years past.

fiskyknut

[Tundra]

Ah Ya Pig,

I would to fish for those big boys with you. Lets get that pontoon on a trailer and do it!!! LETS DO IT BIG BOY.

-Tundra