The 2025 sturgeon spearfishing season began on Friday in Wisconsin, and every town off the lake is buzzing with anticipation to see what great monsters are brought out of the lake this year.

Hayley Herzig speared her first Wisconsin sturgeon in February. It's a near-record and one of the biggest sturgeon ever speared on Winnebago.

Harrison was one of 169 spearers who saw success on opening day. For those who do venture out, the DNR continues to remind everyone that the ice is never completely safe. They say it’s best to bring a ...

A new warning for anglers heading to Lake Winnebago on Sunday for sturgeon spearing as officials say a major crack in the ice has developed, causing 'multiple vehicles' to fall into the water. The ...

The 2025 sturgeon spearing season begins this morning at 7:00 a.m. in the Winnebago water system. The season will close on ...

One of Wisconsin’s long-standing traditions, sturgeon spearing, gets underway on Saturday. Spearers call this the best ice in ...

But, as sturgeon spearing opens in just five days, the lake of snow is both good and bad. Ice on places like Lake Winnebago ...

Would you drive across ice bridges on a frozen lake to save some time on your trip? There's a lot of Wisconsinites that do!

For Lake Winnebago, the caps are broken down to 280 ... and ice conditions, monitored by local fishing clubs. Each year, the DNR and local fishing clubs stress that the ice is never 100% safe.

Lake Winnebago provides ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming ... For more information about High Cliff State Park, including trail maps, camping reservations, and upcoming events, be ...

Nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago, High Cliff State Park in Sherwood ... it’s probably best to paddle in the other direction. Fishing is also a popular activity here, with anglers ...