MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Friday is the deadline to apply for upriver lakes spearing tags for the 2026 sturgeon spearing season.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne or Butte des Morts.

Selected applicants will be notified by the DNR by October 1.

The 2026 season on Lake Winnebago and upriver lakes begins February 14.

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