The sturgeon spearing season opens on the Lake Winnebago system Feb. 8 as fishing clubs monitor ice, but the water clarity is less than stellar.
Michigan's special sturgeon season on Black Lake set a new record this year, ending just 17 minutes after it began.
Despite the murky water, many spearers remain eager for the season, using whatever they can to lure in a catch. Sturgeon are naturally curious fish, often drawn to objects in the water, which is why ...
The 2025 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season concluded in record time, with all six allowed sturgeon caught in just 17 minutes. This year saw a record number of registered fishermen at 797.
That is when the lake sturgeon season opens on the lake, which is in both Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties. Not only will there be fishing, but the annual Black Lake Sturgeon Shivaree festival ...