Sturgeon Habitat: Freshwater vs. Saltwater - Where Do They Live?

Sturgeon are anadromous fish, which means they live in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. Most sturgeon species spend most of their lives in coastal waters and estuaries, but they migrate to freshwater rivers and streams to spawn. Some sturgeon species, such as the white sturgeon, can live in either freshwater or saltwater for their entire lives.