It’s been several years since a monster sturgeon has been harvested. Fifty-four total fish were registered at more than 100 pounds. In 2017, the largest fish came in a tick under 155 pounds at a whopping 83.4”.
Of interest in every season is the number of 100-pound fish harvested. On the final day of the season, heavy winds caused significant ice movements and created issues getting the remaining shanties off the ice without bridges.Ģ017 had sub-par numbers with a harvest of 552 sturgeon however, shanty count reached the second most of all time with 5,074 structures on opening day, which shows the popularity and growth of this unique sport in east-central Wisconsin. By the end of the second weekend of 2017, most spearers had removed their shanties and started preparations for spring walleye fishing. Last year was an average season: warm temperatures, insufficient ice and below average water clarity extended the season to maximum lengths on Lake Winnebago and the Upper Lakes (Lake Poygan, Winneconne and Buttes des Mortes). The 2018 Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing season begins Feb.
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