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New style of spearing decoy sparking interest in old school way of fishing
Darkhouse spearing has been around for a long time and is a unique way to harvest northern pike in the winter. Decoys, which ...
Stay safe when enjoying darkhouse spearing
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 ...
Sturgeon spearing enters final weekend with Upriver Lakes, Lake Winnebago still active
LAKE WINNEBAGO – A beloved local tradition is nearing its end for the season, with its final day Feb. 23. As of Feb. 20, 752 ...
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Sturgeon spearing opening weekend saw 4th-largest fish, 3,340 shacks on Lake Winnebago
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 ...