Sturgeon Spearing

Feb. 24, 2024 Harvest Update Sturgeon Spearing

By RVL / February 25, 2024

 

Michael Blanck stands with his 51.1-pound, 67.0-inch, F1 lake sturgeon at the Southwest Winnebago registration station.

Feb. 24, 2024 Harvest Update

Tomorrow is the last day of sturgeon spearing season, and harvest continues to be slow on this final weekend. 

Spearers on the Upriver Lakes found success for the first time in 3 days, registering 10 fish. This included 3 juvenile females, 2 adult females and 5 males. 

A total of 15 fish were harvested on Lake Winnebago today, with 3 juvenile females, 2 adult females and 10 males registered. Southwest Winnebago continues to be the busiest registration station – registering 13 of the 15 harvested fish. 

View the full details in today’s harvest report.

Today’s largest fish was a 62.5-pound, 62.5-inch, M2 lake sturgeon speared by Jamie Morgan, who brought their catch to the Southwest Winnebago registration station. Congratulations, Jamie!

The Poygan, Neenah, Stockbridge and Quinney registration stations will remain closed. All other stations will be open for the final day of the season.

No Ice Is 100% Safe

Here are a few basic ice safety tips to remember:

  • Carry a cell phone, and let people know where you are going and when you’ll return home.
  • Wear proper clothing and equipment, including a life jacket or a float coat, to help you stay afloat and to help maintain body heat.
  • Wear ice creepers attached to boots to prevent slipping on clear ice.
  • Carry a spud bar to check the ice while walking to new areas.
  • Carry a few spikes and a length of light rope in an easily accessible pocket to help pull yourself – or others – out of the ice.
  • If you fall in, remain as calm as possible. While attempting to get out of the water, call for help. Anyone who attempts to rescue you should use a rope or something similar to avoid falling through themselves.
  • Do not travel in unfamiliar areas or at night.

Have a plan in place noting where you will be and when you plan to return. Along with leaving a written note of your plans, keeping a charged cell phone is also recommended.

Check out the DNR’s Ice Safety webpage for more information on staying safe on the ice, including tips for creating ice claws and what to do if you fall through ice.

Additional information on the Winnebago system sturgeon spearing season can be found on the DNR website.
       
 
 

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