The Lake Winnebago system's sturgeon spearing tradition saw several sturgeon over 170 pounds, but one 2010 catch is the only ...

Despite the poor water clarity, many spearers found success, with 82 lake sturgeon harvested on Lake Winnebago alone.

The 2025 sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago began with successful catches and improved ice conditions compared to the previous year. Spearers brought in a total of 290 sturgeon over the ...

Black Lake sturgeon season ended after just a few minutes, setting a record for the fast sturgeon season ever.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — As the sturgeon spearing season rolls on, some of those taking to the ice are finding ...

With more than 12,000 license holders expected to take to the ice, spearing sturgeon on the Lake Winnebago System is part of ...

HELPING TO PROMOTE CONCUSSION AWARENESS. AND TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF STURGEON SPEARING SEASON. THE HUNT IS CENTERED ON LAKE WINNEBAGO AND SEVERAL OTHER UPRIVER LAKES. THE DNR SAYS FISHERS ...

“At first I was told that it was a small fish, it was a perfect first ... Herzig told us she hasn’t decided what to do with the record sturgeon quite yet.

Inside, spearers are waiting. DNR Advanced Sturgeon Technician Emily McParlane says the activity is encouraging. "They're hoping that they get a fish. A big, small, whatever they can get through ...