Sturgeon Lake is a lake on Sauvie Island in the U.S. state of Oregon. [1] Named for its historical population of sturgeon, it is the largest lake on what is one of the largest river islands in the United States. [2] Located within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, the lake is a critical habitat within the Pacific Flyway for migratory waterfowl, hosting over 200,000 birds annually.

Sauvie Island is the nation's largest fluvial island, and as the largest lake on the island, Sturgeon Lake has the distinction of being the largest lake on the largest river island in the country. Apart from this distinction, Sturgeon Lake is a marvelous day-trip for any fisherman or …

2025年1月12日 · Sturgeon Lake is the largest lake on the island, although don’t visit expecting to see any actual sturgeon here. The lake is full of wildlife, though. Instead, you’ll see all sorts of different species of bird, including golden eagles and …

2022年10月31日 · Sturgeon Lake, at 3,166 acres, is the largest of the many floodplain lakes on Sauvie Island whose water levels rise and fall with the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The lake is of a convoluted shape and is very shallow.

2021年12月22日 · After decades of hard work and partnership, the Sturgeon Lake Restoration Project appears to be heading towards a great success. Fresh flows and tides now reach every part of the lake. Fish have begun to use the reconnection of Dairy Creek to access the lake.

2022年7月7日 · Sturgeon Lake is the largest lake on the fluvial island and it is located right in the middle of Sauvie Island. The lake is surrounded by gorgeous towering mountains””Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Hood””that you can easily spot from various points.

2023年3月24日 · A large portion of the island is designated as the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area; where, Sturgeon Lake, in the north central part of the island, is the most prominent water feature.

2016年4月18日 · I went out to Sturgeon lake and did some kayaking with the lady friend yesterday. Man what a day out there! First time I had been. There were eagles flying...

2024年7月22日 · 7. Sturgeon Lake. With hundreds of secluded inlets and coves to explore, Sturgeon Lake makes a great spot for boating and birdwatching. More than 200 species of birds live around the shoreline, including bald eagles and great blue herons.

Sturgeon Lake Access Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Haldeman Pond and Sturgeon Lake in Sauvie Island, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, Coast Ranges, OR. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas.