The History of Sturgeon Spearing on Lake Winnebago

Schedule

Thu Mar 19 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

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Neenah Public Library | Neenah, WI

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Learn about sturgeon spearing from Wisconsin DNR Sturgeon Habitat Biologist, Michael O’Boyle. The Winnebago System is home to one of North America’s largest lake sturgeon populations and hosts a unique winter spear fishery. The first modern fishery took place in 1932. Although regulations have changed over time, the premise of using a spear to harvest a sturgeon through the ice has remained the same.
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Neenah Public Library, 240 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956-3010, United States

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