Sturgeon River (Alberta)
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| Origin | Hoople Lake, Alberta |
| Mouth | North Saskatchewan River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Length | 260 km (162 mi) |
| Source elevation | 840 m (2,756 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Avg. discharge | 1 m³/s |
Sturgeon River is a 260 km long river located in central Alberta, Canada. It is a major tributary of the North Saskatchewan River. The stream crosses Sturgeon County, which was named for this river.
At the Villeneuve station, Sturgeon River has a discharge of 0.4 to 3 m³/s.[1]
Fish species which may be found in the river include: walleye, pike, perch, burbot, goldeye, sturgeon, whitefish, and sauger.
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[edit] Course
The Sturgeon River originates south-east of Entwistle. It then flows from the foothills of western Alberta east, turns northeast in St. Albert, then southeast near Gibbons, Alberta and enters the North Saskatchewan River near Fort Saskatchewan.
[edit] Tributaries
- Riviere Qui Barre
- Atim Creek
- Little Egg Creek
Numerous lakes are found in the upper watershed, including Isle Lake, Lac Ste. Anne, Birch Lake, Sandy Lake, Deadman Lake, Matchayaw Lake, Gladu Lake, Atim Lake and Big Lake.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Sturgeon River near Villeneuve from Alberta Environment River Basins in Alberta
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