Sturgeon spearing is a highly intense sport, which requires long periods of strong concentration. The shanties, which are completely dark inside, offer a warm and quiet environment perfect for relaxation. By day two of the [...]
Day 2 of the 2014 sturgeon spearing season is in the books and, similar to yesterday, spearers were able to harvest some very nice fish. The south end of Lake Winnebago was once again the [...]
The South end of Lake Winnebago was the hot spot, with 211 fish being registered at Wendt’s and 121 fish being registered at Jim and Linda’s Super Club in Pipe. Spearers were able to harvest [...]
Two of our fine DNR Fisheries Technicians were out checking water clarity today, and as we expected, conditions have improved since our last readings on January 9. The specific results are shown below, but there [...]
A cornucopia of winter weather was the norm for the past two weeks on Lake Winnebago and Lake Poygan. Several arctic blast hindered fishing conditions for the majority of the period. Ice depths were measured [...]
"The Frozen Chosen" A Documentary Film by Steve Boettcher Each winter a monstrous beast lures men and women to the ice of Lake Winnebago. It is the only place on the planet where this occurs. [...]
Sturgeon decoys entice the curious Because sturgeon are primarily bottom dwellers, something is needed to draw them up closer to the water's surface so they can be speared more easily. That's the job of the [...]
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Law enforcement is investigating at least two thefts from ice fishing shanties on Lake Winnebago. Winnebago County Sheriff's officials say the shanties were near the Merritt Avenue landing in Oshkosh and [...]
By Mark Schram, Myfishingpartner.com Approximately 12,000 sportsmen and women will descend upon the Winnebago System in hopes of spearing an ancient monster in excess of 36” starting on Feb. 8, 2014. This year looks to [...]
By: Mark Schram, www.myfishingpartner.com Over the last several years, Wisconsin High Schools have been adding ice fishing teams to their school’s extra-curricular program list. Many of us old timers could only dream of going fishing [...]
