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Acipenser transmontanus

White Sturgeon

Native range continent: North America

Acipenser transmontanus is listed in the freshwater record catalogue (sturgeons).

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Record photograph for Acipenser transmontanus
courtesy of Great River Fishing Adventures; caught by Michael Snell · caught by Michael Snell · Record catch photograph

Record claims

Within the current result set, documented rod-and-reel weights are preferred, then documented unknown-method weights, then other methods, then found-dead. Length is used only when no weight exists; age only when neither weight nor length exists. Questionable claims appear only if nothing documented remains. Ties prefer the larger value, then exact over approximate/over, then the newer year.

Rod & reel Documented

~ 499 kg · 376 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Rod & reel
Year
2012
Place
Fraser River · Canada · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Acipenser transmontanus
courtesy of Great River Fishing Adventures; caught by Michael Snell · caught by Michael Snell · Record catch photo
Questionable Questionable

~ 680,5 kg · ~ 610 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Method unknown
Year
1898
Place
Snake River · USA · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Acipenser transmontanus
Record photograph · Record catch photo

not verified, maybe the largest catch with published photo

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