Lake Winnebago’s sturgeon spearing season ended early for the first time in a decade after anglers hit the harvest cap in just 10 days.
Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing opens strong with 1,029 fish, huge crowds and monster catches as harvest caps tighten fast.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After a recent, sustained push of polar cold into Wisconsin, ice conditions are looking favorable for the annual sturgeon spearing ...
The Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season will start Feb. 14 on Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes of Butte des Morts, Poygan and Winneconne.
The 2026 sturgeon spearing season will begin Feb. 14 and last a maximum of 16 days, closing earlier if harvest caps are met. Spearers must possess a pre-purchased license and register any harvested ...