A friend of a friend claims to have caught this out of Tuttle creek: Attachment 121488
Is that in fact a sturgeon? Looks like one to me. And is there any chance it could have actually came out of Tuttle Creek lake?
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A friend of a friend claims to have caught this out of Tuttle creek: Attachment 121488
Is that in fact a sturgeon? Looks like one to me. And is there any chance it could have actually came out of Tuttle Creek lake?
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Shovelnose sturgeon http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...19-08_1241.jpg :dono<*)}}}><
That lucky dog! I've been trying to catch one in the Kansas river for several years now. I think it would make a cool mount...
Is he claiming it was on the main lake or at Rocky Ford fishing area?
The main lake. But he threw it back in so you can still go catch him! :)
Fishtaxi have you tried the smoky hill river? I remember as a kid and teenager not being able to keep them off a worm or minnow. Haven't fished the smoky much on recent years but I will give it a try when things get decent and let you know if I catch any
I have caught two at Rocky Ford, down the river where it bends. The first time I was young and didn't know what kind of creature I had on the end of my line lol.
I never have fished the smoky hill river. I know they are in the Kansas river because other people catch them in the area I fish, but I just haven't been as lucky as them. I'll get some worms and make three or four trips again this year and hope maybe this is "the year". :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by drakewoodie
It's just such a wild-looking fish.
Used to catch them below Bosuer Damn in Lawrence many years ago.
Yes, that looks like a shovelnose sturgeon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ekstrom
I contacted Ely, the KDWPT fisheries biologist for Tuttle Creek Reservoir. He said these fish are commonly caught in the river a couple miles downstream of the dam but he has never seen one in the reservoir itself.
Hey, look what I finally did! Kansas River, June 1.
Attachment 127868
Almost 29" long! And already getting taxi'd.:cheers2
love it when a plan comes together congrats chriss
In the spring time I use to catch them on nightcrawlers in the Blue River at St. George, KS.
Try late April through early June at night. When I went to school in St. George we would camp on the river bank over night.
Last time I was back there the town had really cleaned everything up down there. They put in a boat launch, picnic tables and even a couple grills.
It was a nice little town to grow up in. Lots of good memories. Good luck to you.