Title
Diel and seasonal movements of white sturgeon, (Acipenser transmontanus), in the mid-Columbia River
Publication Date
1981
Keywords
sturgeon, Columbia River, activity
Journal or Book Title
Fishery Bulletin
Abstract
Twenty-nine white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) were instrumented in 1975 and1976 with separately identifiable radio transmitters to study seasonal movements in the mid-Columbia River, southeastern Washington. Tagged fish remained in free-flowing areas of theriver and were inactive in winter. Movements occurred in summer and early fall. Activity appearedrelated to water temperature and sturgeon size.
Pages
367-370
Volume
79
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