The 2025 Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens Feb. 8.
DNR Publishes 2025 Sturgeon Spearing Regulations
The 2025 sturgeon spearing season is almost here! Make sure you are up to date on all the regulations before taking to the ice.
This year’s season will start on Feb. 8, running until any of the harvest caps are met or for 16 days, whichever comes first. This year’s harvest caps are:
| Waterbody |
Juvenile Females |
Adult Females |
Males |
| Lake Winnebago |
280 |
717 |
1,002 |
| Upriver Lakes |
70 |
80 |
250 |
| Winnebago System |
350 |
797 |
1,252 |
Daily harvest reports can be found on the DNR’s sturgeon spearing webpage throughout the season. A season forecast will be posted to the spearing webpage as the season approaches.
Additionally, the 2024 chironomid (redworm) report is now available for review. Redworms are a primary source of food for lake sturgeon and can be a good indicator ahead of the season. |
