Angler's Guide
Sturgeon
Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
Sturgeon is a species for which a suitable water body, seasonal activity, and correctly chosen tackle are essential.
Habitat
Large rivers, estuaries, and deep basin sections where the species has historically lived. Current status and harvesting rules must be checked separately.
Where to look
Large rivers, estuaries, and deep basin sections where the species has historically lived. Current status and harvesting rules must be checked separately.
Diet
Diet changes with age and season; typically, the fish selects organisms available in a given water body, such as insects, mollusks, crustaceans, small fish, or plant matter.
What to use
Commonly used: mussel or its meat, shrimp, pellet, leech. This is not a universal list: baits are chosen based on the season, forage base, water clarity, and specific rules of the water body.
Technique
Check the bottom, drop-offs, and soil transitions; use careful bottom or float presentations and adjust your leader length based on fish activity.
Seasonality & Rules
Activity fluctuates throughout the year. Before fishing, check the forecast, water temperature, spawning restrictions, and regional regulations. Before heading out, check current fishing regulations, daily limits, minimum sizes, tackle bans, and seasonal restrictions. Catch and release may be mandatory for protected or valuable species.
In 'Volga 2026' Game
In-game: weight 2–38 kg, rarity — legendary. These values strictly relate to game balance and are neither records nor norms for nature.
Taxonomic reference: FishBase. The page opens as an external reference; local fishing rules must be checked against official regional documents.