Missouri fisherman catches 50-pound rare sturgeon

Missouri fisherman catches 50-pound rare sturgeon

Source: Fox News

4/25/2022

Credit: Missouri Dept. of Conservation

An angler in Missouri recently reeled in something you don't see every day — a lake sturgeon.

Troy Staggs caught the elusive fish, according to the Missouri Dept. of Conservation.

While Staggs was sure to take photos of the rare fish, he released it back into the water after recording its measurements and weight.

The fish, which is estimated to be about 30 years old, weighed between 50 and 55 pounds and measured 56 inches long.
The Missouri Dept. of Conservation wrote about the fish on Facebook, labeling it a "cool catch and release."