Atlantic Sturgeon - NYSDEC - New York State Department of …
WEBReport live sturgeon in the Hudson River should be reported to 845-256-3073 or by emailing us (Hudson River) and in marine waters to 631-444-0444 or by emailing us (Marine). Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) is one of the largest and longest-lived anadromous fish in North America.
Giant 220-Pound Sturgeon Caught Just Upriver from New York City
WEBJun 28, 2024 · A group of New York fisheries biologists pulled a massive Atlantic sturgeon from the Hudson River in late June. Using live capture nets and operating under a research permit, they caught the 200-plus-pound prehistoric fish near Hyde Park, which is just 80 miles upriver from the Big Apple.
Hudson River Atlantic Sturgeon: The River’s Largest Fish
WEBJul 9, 2022 · Each June, biologists from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Fisheries Unit study the endangered adult Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) when the fish return to the Hudson River to spawn.
14-foot Atlantic sturgeon fish spotted in Hudson River, giving …
WEBMar 7, 2019 · A 14-foot sturgeon, one of the largest and most endangered fish species, was seen by sonar in the Hudson River, a key spawning ground. Learn about the history, threats and conservation of...
Monster 220-pound fish caught in Hudson River - New York Post
WEBJun 28, 2024 · A monster 200-pound Atlantic sturgeon was netted in the Hudson River near the Big Apple by conservationists in a “scale”-tipping triumph.
Massive 6-Foot Atlantic Sturgeon Caught in Hudson River
WEBJul 26, 2024 · In late June, during an Atlantic sturgeon survey, Hudson River Estuary Program fisheries staff captured a one that was over six feet long and weighed about 220 pounds. It was suspected to be a female that had not yet spawned.
Massive 220-Pound Atlantic Sturgeon Caught in Hudson River …
WEBJun 30, 2024 · A colossal fish measuring 6 feet long and weighing 220 pounds was captured in the Hudson River, New York, during an environmental survey. This significant catch occurred last week as part of an Atlantic sturgeon survey conducted by the Hudson River Estuary Program.
A 14-foot Atlantic sturgeon is a symbol of hope - Riverkeeper
WEBMar 27, 2019 · Spotted on sonar: a 14-foot symbol of hope for Atlantic sturgeon. By George Jackman. Promising signs have come to light, but any recovery is a long way off for this endangered Hudson River fish. To restore viable populations of these gentle giants, multiple efforts must continue.
Biologists Capture and Tag 220 Pound Endangered Sturgeon in
WEBA 6-foot-long endangered sturgeon weighing 220 pounds was hauled out of the Hudson River by biologists with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYDEC) Hudson River Estuary...
Atlantic Sturgeon Guide - New York Natural Heritage Program
WEBJul 11, 2019 · Learn about the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, the largest of the three sturgeons in New York State, and its habitat, threats, and conservation status. Find out how to identify, locate, and protect this anadromous fish that spawns in the Hudson River and migrates to the Atlantic Ocean.