WINNECONNE, Wis. (WFRV) – Opening day of sturgeon spearing brought spearmen back onto the ice across northeast Wisconsin on ...

Sturgeon spearers try the luck on the Lake Winnebago near Fond du Lac, Wis. It is home to the world's largest freshwater ...

Lake Winnebago saw record-short sturgeon spearing seasons in the early 2000s that drove rule changes shaping the sport today.

Sturgeon spearers and spectators have plenty to do on the ice this month, but here's what to do in Fond du Lac off the lake.

Sturgeon spearing kicks off this weekend on the Lake Winnebago System, and the water clarity may spell success for more ...

Thick ice, clear water and a mild, sunny day meant a jubilant opening to sturgeon spearing season Feb. 14. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources sturgeon biologist Margaret Stadig said that, after ...

Sturgeon spearers try their luck on Lake Winnebago near Fond du Lac, Wis. It is home to the world's largest freshwater sturgeon population.

The DNR says that 479 sturgeon were harvested on Lake Winnebago and 175 on the upriver lakes.

Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 14, and the Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to be careful on the ice and that no ice is ever 100% safe.

10,000 licenses were sold as spearers prepare for 7 a.m. start Saturday.

Sturgeon Spectacular kicks off with kids' events and a concert Feb. 13, with more activities following all weekend long.

Sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes opens this weekend. Latest on weather, ice conditions, harvest caps and registration stations.