Lake Sturgeon
Dateline: 9/9/00
PA Fish and Boat Commission WCO Press Release
Furnished by Deputy Waterways Conservation Officer Randy Leighton
Western Erie County
A large Lake Sturgeon was found washed up on shore near 20 Mile Creek just east of Erie on Saturday night, September 9. The extremely rare fish measured 73 1/2" and had a girth of 34". Estimated weight is between 70 and 90 lbs.
These fish are on the PA. endangered species list and seeing them is very rare. They normally live up to 50 to 100 years and their ancient ancestors date back over 350 million years. They are bottom feeders known for their suction cup like mouths on the underside of there heads. Lake sturgeons can reach lengths of 7 feet or more. This fish was transported to the Walnut Creek Access and will mostly likely be the subject of valuable study for eager biologists.
Pictures by: DWCO Randy Leighton
Pictures by: DWCO Randy Leighton
Pictures by: DWCO Randy Leighton
Pictures by: DWCO Randy Leighton
