Remember when Ronald Grishaber snagged a 212-pound sturgeon in 2010? Here are Lake Winnebago's heaviest hitters.
The Lake Winnebago system's sturgeon spearing tradition saw several sturgeon over 170 pounds, but one 2010 catch is the only ...
First day of sturgeon spearing nets 169 sturgeon, including the 4th-largest on the Winnebago system
Despite the poor water clarity, many spearers found success, with 82 lake sturgeon harvested on Lake Winnebago alone.
A Fishing Season That Lasts Just 17 Minutes
As fishing goes, the sturgeon spearing season on Black Lake may be the shortest in the country: Six fish long. Starting at 8 ...
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DNR: Sturgeon spearing season could go a full 16 days
The sturgeon spearing harvest is usually dictated in part by the ... At least 4″ is recommended for walking on the ice and at ...
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Sturgeon Spearing 2025: Upriver Lakes harvest continues
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — As the sturgeon spearing season rolls on, some of those taking to the ice are finding ...
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Sturgeon spearing opening weekend saw 4th-largest fish, 3,340 shacks on Lake Winnebago
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 ...
Sturgeon Spearing 2025: DNR registers fish and gathers scientific information
With more than 12,000 license holders expected to take to the ice, spearing sturgeon on the Lake Winnebago System is part of ...
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First day of sturgeon spearing nets 169 sturgeon, including the 4th-largest on the Winnebago system
“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.