After sawing a wide rectangle into the ice, a person holds a fish spear at the ready while looking through the water, past a small decoy meant to lure northern pike into range. A well-placed throw ...

Darkhouse spearing, there’s a niche group of ... Instead, the best way to lure northern pike is a decoy. Guertin says anglers on Jay Gould Lake use a variety of handmade and store bought decoys.

Dale VandenBloomer says coaxing sturgeon with decoys is part of the tradition of the annual spearing season on Lake Winnebago.

VETERAN FISHERMAN SEAN WENTZ TELLS US THAT DESPITE THE CHALLENGES, ANGLERS ARE READY FOR THE WEEKEND OPENER OF THE STURGEON SPEARING SEASON ... use a variety of decoys to bring them in closer." ...

HELPING TO PROMOTE CONCUSSION AWARENESS. AND TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF STURGEON SPEARING SEASON. THE HUNT IS CENTERED ON LAKE WINNEBAGO AND SEVERAL OTHER UPRIVER LAKES. THE DNR SAYS FISHERS ...

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 ...

The 2025 Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 8. Spearing season runs for a maximum of 16 days or until any predetermined harvest caps have been met. Spearers and ...

Duck decoys in a row at the Henry Decoy Show ... Yes, you should be home in time for the Big Game. The Northern Illinois Conservation Club Ice Fishing Derby is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb ...

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