DNR’s Winnebago Sturgeon Spearing

 

Looking forward to the 2026 season? Don’t forget to purchase your 2026 sturgeon spearing license! 

Although the temperatures are still hot, we are halfway through the summer. That means we are getting closer to the 2026 sturgeon spearing season.

To help you stay excited, read through the sturgeon spearing report from 2025 on the DNR’s Winnebago Sturgeon Spearing webpage.

Looking forward to the 2026 season? Don’t forget to purchase your 2026 sturgeon spearing license! Spearers hoping to harvest a sturgeon from Lake Winnebago need to purchase their license by Oct. 31. Spearers authorized for an Upriver Lakes tag have until the start of the season to purchase their license.