Full Sturgeon Moon Paddle (For Members and Their Invited Guests)

The Full Sturgeon Moon in August 2025 will rise on Saturday, August 9 at 8:31 PM. Sunset at 8:02 PM

Bring chairs, snacks, bug spray and beverages. Those paddling should bring appropriate lights for boats. Social members are invited to enjoy the sunset, moonrise, and conversation!

Sturgeon Moon Meaning
The August Full Moon is called the Sturgeon Moon, which is the traditional name for the Full Moon this month. Most known names for the Full Moon come from Native Americans, who based them on the features of a particular month. For many tribes living around the Great Lakes, August was traditionally the time to fish for sturgeon, hence the name for the August Full Moon.

A sturgeon is a large freshwater fish that has been living on the Earth since prehistoric times. Since then, they haven’t undergone any significant changes: some even call them living fossils. They can grow to over 2-3.5 meters long and weigh around 90 kilos. Female sturgeons can live up to 150 years; it takes them about 20 years to start reproducing, and they can only have offspring every four years.

There are about 26 sturgeon species worldwide, and all of them are endangered due to intense overfishing and water pollution. Let the name of the August Full Moon be a reminder to take care of nature.

You may also like the following events from Red Dragon Canoe Club:

• This Monday, 4th August, 05:30 pm, RDCC at Edgewater Park National Night Out in Edgewater Park
• This Wednesday, 6th August, 06:00 pm, Shipman Mansion Free Concert with THE KATIE HENRY BAND in Beverly
• This month, 19th August, 06:00 pm, Tiki Night at the Waterfront in Beverly

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Beverly.