Got clarification on the regs. It would be a hefty fine for keeping the sturgeon if caught. Apparently the guy who caught it was not caught keeping it.
If the sturgeon was caught, I wonder if it was released. If not, could ODFW fine someone since the regulations for Hagg obviously say nothing about sturgeon?
Believe me I've been extremely sceptical about these rumors. We were out there today and people at the dam were still talking about it. As were the folks at the Lake Stop grocery store. So no shenanigans on my part.
I've heard those rumors for years and always thought that it was possible but highly unlikely. However, a friend who fishes there all the time was at the dam Tuesday and sent us these