Learn about sturgeon spearing from Wisconsin DNR Sturgeon Habitat Biologist, Michael O’Boyle. The Winnebago System is home to one of North America’s largest lake sturgeon populations and hosts a unique winter spear fishery. The first modern fishery took place in 1932. Although regulations have changed over time, the premise of using a spear to harvest a sturgeon through the ice has remained the same.

This event is free and open to the public.