The largest fish ever caught in Lake Superior, by rod and reel, was a lake sturgeon weighing 310 pounds (140.61 kg) according to Freshwater Fishing World Records.
Almost 8’ long ….
There are Beluga Whales in the St Lawrence ….
Bull sharks, known for their ability to thrive in both saltwater and freshwater, have been found as far north as Alton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. This is approximately 700 miles from the ocean. While sightings in the Great Lakes are not confirmed, the Mississippi River provides a route for these sharks to travel inland.
Bull Sharks and the Mississippi River:
Bull sharks are euryhaline, meaning they can tolerate a wide range of salinity, including freshwater.
They are known to swim up rivers, including the Mississippi, and have been found as far north as Alton, Illinois, which is about 1,100 kilometers from the ocean.
In 1937, fishermen in Alton, Illinois, caught a bull shark in their traps, confirming their presence in that area.
The Mississippi River is the main pathway for bull sharks to reach inland areas like Illinois.
Do you think a bull shark got clear up into Lake Superior?
More likely a Giant Sturgeon ….
Almost 8’ long ….
There are Beluga Whales in the St Lawrence ….
Do the Wales go way deep into Quebec?
I knew the Bull Sharks had went way up in to Illinois. No one has ever confirmed if they have gotten into Lake Michigan.
A 310 lb Sturgeon would be insane.