White Sturgeon - Acipenser transmontanus
Finfish << White Sturgeon
Range:
Washington - (wild) / California - (farmed)
Seasonality:
Farmed year-round, sproradic in the wild
Method of Capture:
Gillnet, Farmed
Sustainability Consideration:
Sturgeon are farmed in closed systems with no environmental impact. In the wild, sturgeon are closely monitored with weekly landing limits per fisherman during openings. On tribal lands, the populations are monitored for stability in much the same way.
Size Range:
10 to 30 pounds
Flavor and Texture:
Mild, mossy and rich buttery flavor with a firm-springy juicy, moist texture
Cooking Tips:
braise, sauté, broil, bake, smoke, grill