A lot of anglers in the Upper Great Lakes Areas covet the muskellunge, calling them the kings of freshwater. But these anglers must not fish for lake sturgeon. Indeed, in Wisconsin, which has dubbed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TV networks may have "Shark Week," but the Michigan DNR is touting Michigan's less dangerous counterpart with Sturgeon Week. "It’s ...

For two decades conservationists have been working to restore lake sturgeon to the Milwaukee River. Last week, the first ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Will the Black Lake lake sturgeon fishing season again set a time record in 2026? We'll find out Feb. 7 when the season begins — ...

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Last year, it took a record-breaking 17 minutes to finish. This year, it took significantly longer in very cold weather conditions. On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Black Lake sturgeon fishing season lasted a ...

Michigan’s revered lake sturgeon are moving under the ice and could unexpectedly end up on anglers’ lines. While it can be tempting to take a photo or even keep these giant, dinosaur fish, it’s also ...

Sturgeon are spawning but viewing opportunities are limited because water levels are too dangerous, according to the DNR.

PORTLAND — Sturgeon fishing will not open as usual on Jan. 1, 2026, for the Bonneville and The Dalles pools on the Columbia River. Fishery managers in Oregon and Washington decided during a hearing on ...