The goal is to restore a wild, self-sustaining lake sturgeon population in the urban river that runs up the northeast side of the metro area.

Despite weather and poor water clarity, spearers are still finding success in the Lake Winnebago system. Almost 30 sturgeon have exceeded 100 pounds.

The species is thought to be 200 million years old They can live in fresh or salt water Sturgeon eggs can be turned into caviar Sturgeon bladders are turned into isanglass, which is used to ...

The sturgeon spearing season opens on the Lake Winnebago system Feb. 8 as fishing clubs monitor ice, but the water clarity is ...

sturgeon and Delta smelt. Along with Delta farmers, these groups are concerned that increased diversions combined with sea level rise could result in the intrusion of salt water into the Delta.