With far better ice conditions than last year, Battle on Bago returns to the Lake Winnebago system for the 18th year.

The DNR advises spearers to stay informed about ice conditions throughout the season by checking with local fishing clubs. LAKE WINNEBAGO – Sturgeon spearers are finding clear pockets of water ...

Ice is rebuilding to lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; though the forecast snow could alter conditions ...

It’ll be good ice and no fishy business this year.

Fishing clubs report more than a foot of ice on Lake Winnebago, but large cracks and some open water have been observed. The DNR emphasizes that ice is never 100% safe and advises spearers to take ...