The Tradition of Sturgeon Spearing on Lake Winnebago

Fond du Lac, Wis. native Scott Klein talks about the rich heritage and tradition of sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago while scouting suitable locations to cut sturgeon holes in the ice and set up ice shanties for friends prior to 2010 season opener. Produced by Justin Connaher. www.fdlreporter.com

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• fond du lac
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[rbm980]

just because he loved his grandfather and shows his emotions does not mean he is not a man you cold hearted prick

[stankalmighty]

thumbs down for the crying

[BlackeyedBeast102]

quit cryin

[uberbadnoob6699666]

the old work horse super duty

[AmsterdamFire321]

@33matuskafy You can't legally catch sturgeon by hook and line you twit. You clearly have never been spearing. A majority of people sit for days without seeing anything.

[herrdrummer1212]

@Starwarslegobuilder its not illegal!

[herrdrummer1212]

i do this every year! its like in my blood!

[Bushflea]

This is legal, and I have been spearing for ten years. In the WI DNR fishing and spearing regulations there are chapters on sturgeon spearing. Conservation of the sturgeon along with the tradition is the most important part of the season. The season will go for two days or may extend to nine days based on the harvest. The equipment for spearing is made by local people in the area out of their garage or business on the side.

[codyhough]

@Starwarslegobuilder Like Squarf1 said you should probably look up locals laws. Also not every species of sturgeon is endangered.

[Colin11598]

right on dude!! keep at it! love what your doing and i think it is awesome to have people like you out there making sure old traditions stay alive!!!