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In later years there was a sighting in the 1930s of a giant lake serpent with coils of humps swimming off Pictured Rocks, Munising, Michigan, moving at a very fast pace and leaving considerable wakes behind it. Ojibway Indians said Mishipishu was another monster of Lake Superior. Commercial fishing of lake sturgeon is currently prohibited in Michigan and sport fishing is closely regulated. Their typical lifespan is 55 years for males and 70 to 100 years for females.Lake sturgeon are listed as a threatened species in Michigan. A record-size fish . Apologies on quality – taken from downtown with live web camera in 40 mph wind. %PDF-1.3
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Once abundant in the shallows of the Great Lakes, these ancient fish look like fossils sprung to life. But really, what the heck is it? Lake sturgeon can grow to weights of up to 200 pounds and lengths of seven feet, with females being longer and heavier than males.