A Living Dinosaur?
Sturgeon have ancestors that swam in ancient waters more than 200 million years ago.
Meet the River Friends
Hello, Stella!
The Sturgeon
Meet Stella the Sturgeon, an Angler Pal with an armored back and a big smile. Learn about Stella, then discover the amazing ancient fish that live in the Columbia River.
Get to Know the Pals
Who Is Stella?
Meet Stella, the sturgeon of the Angler Pals crew!
Stella explores the river with Scout, Coco, Finn, Ruby, and Teacher Willow at Little Current River School. Her long snout, armored back, and distinctive whiskers give her a look all her own.
There’s more to discover as the Angler Pals adventures continue!
Who she isStella the Sturgeon
Where you’ll meet herLittle Current River School
FriendsThe Angler Pals
Stella’s River World
Fun Sturgeon Facts
Real white sturgeon are remarkable bottom-dwelling fish that live in the Columbia River.
Nature’s Armor
White sturgeon have rows of hard bony plates called scutes along their bodies.
Whiskers for Finding Food
Real white sturgeon have four sensory barbels near their snouts, which help them find food on the river bottom.
River Giants
White sturgeon can grow very large and live for many decades. Some can live more than a century!
Help Keep Their River Home Healthy
Healthy river bottoms and clean water help white sturgeon thrive. We can help by keeping litter out of waterways.
Learn more: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife — White Sturgeon · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — Sturgeon Snoots and Scutes
More River Adventures
Visit the Other Pals!
Stella has more friends to introduce you to. Come meet the Pals, then discover their adventures in our storybooks.
Meet the Other PalsSee Our Book Collection