Freshwater
Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens), family Acipenseridae.
Lake Sturgeon at a glance
- Scientific name
- Acipenser fulvescens
- Family
- Acipenseridae
- Stocked in
- 10 waters (agency records)
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Where lake sturgeon are stocked
| State | Waters stocked (10 years) | Most recent | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | Oct 2025 | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
Most-stocked waters, last 3 years
| Water | Where | Stockings | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | St. Lawrence County, NY | 1 | 2025 |
| Cattaraugus Creek | Erie County, NY | 1 | 2025 |
| Salmon River | Franklin County, NY | 1 | 2025 |
| Oswegatchie River | St. Lawrence County, NY | 1 | 2025 |
| Cayuga Lake | Cayuga County, NY | 1 | 2025 |
| Raquette River | St. Lawrence County, NY | 1 | 2025 |
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Sources: WDFW fish plants, NYSDEC stocking lists and fishing-water lists, Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking history; species facts from USFWS and NOAA public-domain profiles. How we use data