Habitat restoration and conservation efforts are helping the slow-growing, prehistoric sturgeon make a strong comeback in the Rainy, St. Louis, Red and St. Croix rivers.
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Fish populations don't grow as fast as demand. Practice some natural recycling on your next trip.
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Estimate the weight of a lake sturgeon. Chart generated from Lake of the Woods population of Lake Sturgeon, other populations may be different. »