Using bait that s not present in that area is less likely to produce large fish than using baits that are. During the spring we use eulachon, lamprey and ditch eels, the later two can be used throughout the river where the eulachon are used below Chilliwack down to the mouth of the river. Other baits like headless finfish, sand shrimp and dew worms can also be used throughout. The fall fishery provides good fishing with many baits Salmon gills, salmon roe and the baits mentioned above all work. Fishing a variety of baits is the key to finding what s working best that day.
Sturgeon are bottom feeders.
They spend most of their lives cruising in and out of deep holes in search of food. The river bottom provides good structure and food sources through these deeper holes. Natural food will drift down river dropping into and resting on the bottom. I like to fish several locations in and around these larger holes. Start by anchoring your boat well above a deep hole.