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Species

Lake Sturgeon

On record in 24 waters across 4 states

Lake Sturgeon are on record in 24 waters across 4 states, most heavily in Michigan, New York, Tennessee and Wisconsin. FishableWaters tracks every lake sturgeon stocking from state agency reports — use the state links and most-stocked list below to find waters near you.

By state

Most-stocked waters

Freshest lake sturgeon stockings

Nov 12, 2025Watts Bar LakeTN2,192
Nov 12, 2025Watts Bar LakeTN2,193
Nov 4, 2025Ontonagon RiverMI878
Oct 18, 2025French Broad RiverTN1,000
Oct 16, 2025Boardman RiverMI10
Oct 15, 2025Cheatham LakeTN2,887
Oct 12, 2025Boardman RiverMI160
Oct 1, 2025Sturgeon RiverMI2
Oct 1, 2025Sturgeon RiverMI176
Oct 1, 2025Saint Lawrence RiverNY9,000
Oct 1, 2025Cattaraugus CreekNY996
Oct 1, 2025Black LakeNY1,500
Sep 27, 2025Boardman RiverMI137
Sep 23, 2025Sturgeon RiverMI127
Sep 20, 2025Boardman RiverMI2

Lake Sturgeon — FAQ

Where can I catch lake sturgeon?+

Lake Sturgeon are stocked across 4 states, led by Michigan, New York, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Pick a state below to see every water stocked with lake sturgeon.

How many waters are stocked with lake sturgeon?+

24 waters across 4 states hold lake sturgeon on record, updated daily from agency stocking reports.