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‘Sturgeon Slayers’ Celebrate Record-Setting Catch
The catch measured 11-foot-8.2 inches and weighed an estimated 1,100 to 1,200 pounds, then was tagged and released.
- On June 4, Chilliwack-based Sturgeon Slayers landed a record-breaking white sturgeon on the Fraser River measuring 11-foot-8.2-inches in length with a 60-inch girth, weighing an estimated 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.
- Kevin Estrada, founder of Sturgeon Slayers, noted this catch surpassed their previous 2021 record of 11-foot-6.5-inches, with the team emphasizing conservation by treating every fish as a tagged, released living record rather than a trophy.
- Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association co-chairman Kevin Estrada highlighted that both record-setting fish had never been caught before, proving conservation works and these giants are thriving in the river.
- In recognition of his contributions to sturgeon conservation and community service, Estrada received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025, underscoring responsibility to protect these ancient freshwater species.
- The long-term survival of these sturgeons depends on continued habitat protection, scientific research, and public education to ensure these massive fish remain part of the Fraser River for future generations.
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Monster sturgeon landed by Chilliwack fishing guide weighs estimated 1,200 pounds
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