This enormous 4-meter (13-foot) sturgeon was seen in the Kennebec River, Maine, a reminder of the incredible giants that still roam our waters. Sturgeons, often called "living fossils," have existed for over 200 million years. The largest ever recorded was a Beluga sturgeon caught in the Volga estuary in 1827, measuring 7.2 meters (24 feet) and weighing over 1.5 tons (3,463 lbs). With their armored bodies and ancient lineage, these fish are a true testament to nature’s resilience.

Wow

Why isn't the river frozen over in Maine in February?

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This enormous 4-meter (13-foot) sturgeon was seen in the Kennebec River, Maine, a reminder of the incredible giants that still roam our waters. Sturgeons, often called "living fossils," have existed for over 200 million years. The largest ever recorded was a Beluga sturgeon caught in the Volga estuary in 1827, measuring 7.2 meters (24 feet) and weighing over 1.5 tons (3,463 lbs). With their armored bodies and ancient lineage, these fish are a true testament to nature’s resilience.

I'm assuming that is an Atlantic sturgeon, correct?

Yes

Nice

That is what I was thinking too, a big sturgeon though.

Some rivers in southern Maine are not frozen over.Some rivers even in northern Maine are still not completely frozen over.

Thats enough to make you re-think jumping in the Lake.

I guess down around Saco people will hook into them fishing for stripers. Cut your line illegal to remove them from the water.

Interesting!

HAS to be true, I seent it on the Internet!




Of course, this could be BS too...

It is bs,,,,bid sturgeon don’t move much in cold water…l
Must have escaped from a Russian pen…..

"We're gonna need a bigger boat!"

Can you imagine hooking into that thing? It would be one heck of a battle.

It could probably spool you with ease.

I can and have,,,, waiting for 160 to fall over board on a white……

I am just waiting for the invitation! You are welcome to video my demise. Should I come in June or July?

Those are some cool fish.
200 million years? I do question that.

I confess to using money made from trapping to go fishing and I’ve been on three guided trips for white sturgeon from the Fraser River in BC. The largest we’ve landed was 108” long estimated at over 500 pounds with its girth. A long drawn out four person switching off battle it is indeed.