Sturgeon Spearing: Wisconsin’s Hidden Gem
Most Wisconsinites have heard of and know something about sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago and the upriver lakes. Whether you have seen it, done it, or read stories about it-there is surely some common knowledge amongst sportsmen of this somewhat mythological season. However, there are a number of you out there that are, as of yet, unfamiliar with sturgeon spearing, not to mention its draw, uniqueness, and history. Sturgeon spearing is a great tradition in Wisconsin (and especially in the Lake Winnebago region). While the sport and season are known entities to most Wisconsinites, the history of it and work that goes on behind the scenes is both impressive and necessary to keep this “jewel of Wisconsin” at the luster it now maintains. Continue Reading
