Wisconsin Sturgeon Spearers Will Face Some Challenges When Season Opens Feb 13
by TBC Press on 02/03/16
When the 2016 sturgeon spearing season opens on the Lake Winnebago system Feb. 13, spearers won't have an easy time pursuing their quarry.
Last year's cold temperatures but clear waters have been replaced this year by a later-than-usual freeze and the most challenging water clarity conditions since 2006, said Ryan Koenigs, senior fisheries biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. However, spearers who persevere ultimately will have more opportunities for big fish thanks to a healthy sturgeon population and increased harvest caps for adult females. READ MORE
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