WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Despite this extended period of bitterly cold weather here in northeast Wisconsin, local authorities continue to urge caution for anybody going out on the ice. Lake ...

LAKE WINNEBAGO – Sturgeon spearers are finding clear pockets of water and bringing in heavy catches to start the 2025 season. Opening-day spearers took to the ice on a snowy Saturday, and the ...

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - The DNR was out near Lake Winnebago on Friday, starting to prepare for sturgeon spearing season, which kicks off next weekend. While we’ve had colder days to help harden the ice ...

LAKE WINNEBAGO (WLUK) -- Cars and trucks are on the move on parts of Lake Winnebago, now that the ice in the area is thick enough to drive on. Experts say the recent cold temperatures are the reason ...

The 2025 sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago began with successful catches and improved ice conditions compared to the previous year. Spearers brought in a total of 290 sturgeon over the ...