European Sea Sturgeon

European Sea Sturgeon

Acipenser sturio

YoungCommonTrophyUnique

European Sea Sturgeon in Fishing Planet. Find it in Skårland Fjord. Bait options include Bluey, Large Fish Strips, Black Lugworms.

How to catch European Sea Sturgeon

Baits

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Skårland FjordYoung, Common, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

European Sea Sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) is one of the largest and rarest fish native to European waters, capable of reaching over 4 meters in length and weighing up to 400 kg. Once widespread, it is now mostly found in select river estuaries and coastal zones of the eastern Atlantic, where it prefers clean, well-oxygenated waters with sandy or gravelly bottoms. This ancient, bottom-feeding species feeds on small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. Targeting the European Sea Sturgeon requires heavy-duty gear, strong bottom rigs, and precise bait placement in deep water. Its impressive size,

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch European Sea Sturgeon would be to use Bluey on a size #15/0 hook.