Sturgeon spearing season ending early on Lake Winnebago

WPR·Feb 23

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The sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago is ending early, with a total of 1,540 sturgeon harvested. The season's early closure may be the earliest since 2015, although the exact end date is unclear. The season's outcome is being deemed a success by the DNR, despite its brief duration.

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