Oct 08, 2014 the black lake sturgeon fishing season will be among the agenda items slated for action when the michigan natural resources commission meets on thursday in cadillac. Dnr black lake sturgeon spearing season tradition continues in. Black lake sturgeon fishing season february 7 11, 2015 close of season. Fishermen and revelers from across the state look forward to the opening of lake sturgeon season. The 2015 total harvest limit for black lake is five lake sturgeon. Gil archambo, a director at sturgeon for tomorrow, enjoys the camaraderie the people bring each year to the shivaree, a celebration that coincides with the season. Feb 16, 2017 last years sturgeon king brian bailey waits for sturgeon in his fishing shanty during the lake sturgeon fishing season on black lake on saturday, feb. Annual sturgeon fishing season on black lake set for feb.
Fishermen show off their catch during last years black lake sturgeon season. Black lake the 2015 lake sturgeon spearing season on black lake went well, and work is under way on a new management plan for the lake s fisheries. Once again the 2017 black lake sturgeon season in cheboygan county, michigan, was a quick one, lasting just over an hour. Acipenser, huso, scaphirhynchus and pseudoscaphirhynchus. Otsego state park employee charles maltby stands with his 56inch, 34pound sturgeon that he speared on black lake. The season only lasted 66 minutes for the quota of 7 fish to be speared. Sturgeon for tomorrow black lake chapter, cheboygan, mi. All anglers must register with the dnr to participate in the lake sturgeon season. The fishing season, which included spearing or hookandline fishing, was scheduled to run feb. Black lake has a healthy and diverse fishery resource. Black lake the 2015 lake sturgeon spearing season on black lake went well, and work is under way on a new management plan for the lakes fisheries.
Anglers need to register only once for the entire season. The lake sturgeon season on black lake, in cheboygan county, begins at 8 a. Department of natural resources dnr officials announced the 2014 black lake sturgeon harvest season ended after fewer than 90 minutes on saturday, feb. Lucky, but skilled anglers, brought this sturgeon in during the 20 season. In addition, all anglers must possess a lake sturgeon tag, available for free from all license vendors. Black lake lake sturgeon fishers can spear a total of five of the fish from black lake this year, one fish short of last years. The department of natural resources announced the results of this years season, with the recreational harvest limit of seven fish being attained, along with. Sturgeon is the common name for the 27 species of fish belonging to the family acipenseridae. In addition to sturgeon season, the event included outdoor queen contests with formal gowns and formal dinners for the contestants at the black. The department of natural resources announced the results of this years season, with the recreational harvest limit of seven fish being attained, along with the additional harvest of one fish. If anybody is looking for a good outdoor activity this weekend it is the sturgeon season and sturgeon for tomorrow is reviving the black lake shivaree on black lake. There were 261 registered anglers of all ages and genders.
Eager for the chance to catch one of michigans most unique fish. It didnt last long but some big fish were caught during the 2020 sturgeon season on black lake in cheboygan county. The 2020 lake sturgeon season on black lake in cheboygan county will begin at 8 a. On the snowmobile trail for the black lake sturgeon shivaree poker run 2014 by michigan sledhead and. The seasons regulations were developed in part to allow greater participation by fishermen while protecting the population of lake sturgeon in black lake.
Black lakethe lake sturgeon is an ancient fish species that inhabits large river and lake systems in the great lakes basin and elsewhere. However, dnr officials will shut down the fishery immediately after the fifth lake sturgeon is harvested. Michigan 2018 black lake sturgeon season harvest results. Black lake sturgeon season ends with six fish landed. In addition to sturgeon season, the event included outdoor queen contests with formal gowns and formal dinners for. Anglers need to only register once for the entire season.
Twenty minutes into the 2014 season, stroups preparation was rewarded when he successfully speared a 90pound sturgeon, the first and largest of the 2014 season. Black lake sturgeon shivaree poker run 2014 youtube. The 2018 total allocation to state of michigan anglers for black lake is seven lake sturgeon. Registration is required to participate in this season. They must also possess a lake sturgeon tag, which can be obtained for free at any license vendor. It acknowledges efforts to restock sturgeon populations in black lake and. Their evolution dates back to the triassic period some 245 to 208 million years ago. Lake sturgeon can be considered a nearshore, warmwater species with water temperature and depth preferences of low 50s to.
Stroup had set up over a reef in 22 feet of water and lured the big fish within range using his favorite little white decoy a closely guarded secret he believes brings the. Black lake sturgeon populationharvest frequently asked. All anglers must register with the dnr to participate. Shivaree will be in the entertainment tent on black lake in front of the former black lake hotel and will coincide with black lake sturgeon season which opens this first saturday of february annually. Today, 69 fish were registered, 60 of which came from lake winnebago and 9 from the upriver lakes.
Anglers will be alerted on the ice by dnr personnel. Black lake sturgeon spearing guidelines sturgeon for tomorrow. A nonprofit organization dedicated to the future of lake sturgeon. The state department of natural resources says this years limit of seven sturgeon were caught within. Feb 08, 2015 black lake sturgeon shivaree 2015 janemcvideo. Sturgeon harvest on michigans black lake ends quickly.
We ended the 2020 winnebago system sturgeon spearing season with a total of 811 sturgeon harvested. Sft are to assist fisheries managers in the rehabilitation of the lake sturgeon, to advance education, to further other charitable, educational and. Two closely related species, polyodon spathula american paddlefish and psephurus. Dnr to address sturgeon fishery rules on black lake news. The winter black lake sturgeon season opens the first saturday in february and continues through the following wednesday, or until the quota is reached, whichever comes first. The 58th annual black lake sturgeon shivaree will be held on the shores of black lake in cheboygan county friday and saturday. Anglers must have both of these prior to registering for the black lake sturgeon season. The black lake sturgeon fishing season will be among the agenda items slated for action when the michigan natural resources commission meets on. The goal of this work will be to obtain more precise estimates of lake sturgeon abundance and monitor trends in. The michigan department of natural resources has announced that the 2018 lake sturgeon fishing season on black lake cheboygan county will begin at 8 a. The shivaree will coincide with the opening of the black lake sturgeon season which opens on saturday, february 1.
The michigan department of natural resources dnr announced the 2014 lake sturgeon fishing and spearing season on black lake will begin at 8 a. Ap anglers will get their annual opportunity to catch a lake sturgeon on black lake in northern. Its a celebration for the fish, the season, the people of the sturgeon and. Last years sturgeon king brian bailey waits for sturgeon in his fishing shanty during the lake sturgeon fishing season on black lake on saturday, feb. Black lake sturgeon shivaree true north radio network. The total 2020 season allocation on black lake is seven lake sturgeon.
Jan 29, 2018 the seasons regulations were developed in part to allow greater participation by fishermen while protecting the population of lake sturgeon in black lake. All anglers must register to participate in the lake sturgeon season. Like other sturgeons, this species is an evolutionarily ancient bottom feeder with a partly cartilaginous skeleton, an overall streamlined shape and skin bearing rows of bony plates on its sides and back, resembling an armored torpedo. Sturgeon season ends after 90 minutes with 2014 quota met. The season started last saturday and was scheduled to continue through wednesday, or until seven of the giant fish were harvested. The states annual sturgeonspearing season opens feb. These monstrous fish can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh 200 pounds, providing michigan hookandline anglers trying to catch them an extraordinary thrill. Jan 16, 20 this year, the sturgeon conservation group decided to reestablish the festivities surrounding the sturgeon spearing season on black lake, which will take place beginning 8 a. To taste wisconsin sturgeon, be prepared to spear a fish. The 2015 angler registration process will be similar to what was enacted in 2014. Sturgeon quota met in 90 minutes presque isle county advance. Black lake sturgeon season results announced outdoor.
Black lake sturgeon spearing tradition continues in. After being overfished for more than a century, the lake sturgeon population has been rebounding slowly. The black lake sturgeon shivaree will take place friday, january 31 and saturday, february 1, 2014. The winter black lake sturgeon season opens the first saturdayin february and. Welcome to the black lake, michigan chapter of sturgeon for tomorrow, website. Not only is black lake itself heavily utilized, but many tourists come to the area to enjoy the pigeon river country, hunting, fishing, and canoeingkayaking opportunities afforded by the black river.
Black lake watershed tip of the mitt watershed council. Michigans black lake winter sturgeon season ended monday when the last of a 6fish quota allowed this year was speared. Fishing wisconsin lake winnebago sturgeon spearing. Sturgeon for tomorrow black lake chapter home facebook. All anglers wishing to participate in the lake sturgeon season must register.
Lake michigan, lake michigan tributaries, green bay, green bays tributary streams, rivers and ditches upstream to the first dam or lake. Lake sturgeon will be tagged annually with the cooperation of purdy fisheries. The annual sturgeon harvest on michigans black lake ended almost as quickly as it began. Starting in 1997, the annual black lake season has been part of the states sturgeon management plan.
Lakefront cottage on beautiful lower black sturgeon lake. This year, the sturgeon conservation group decided to reestablish the festivities surrounding the sturgeonspearing season on black lake, which will. The lake is famous for its population of lake sturgeon that is selfsustaining, but is. The fishing season for lake sturgeon, the oldest and largest fish species in the great lakes region, will start feb. Dnr gaylord customer service center 989 7323541 ext. Find the best offers for your search black sturgeon. Lake sturgeon are the only sturgeon species endemic to the great lakes basin and are the largest freshwater fish indigenous to that system. The season will close at the end of any fishing day. For 68yearold gil archambo, opening day started early. The department of natural resources has announced the 2015 lake sturgeon fishing season on black lake cheboygan county will begin at 8 a. Black lake shivaree february 1st and 2nd michigan forum.
The shivaree started in 1961 to celebrate the iconic lake sturgeon and over the years has brought thousands of visitors to northern michigan. However, the season ended in under six hours after the sixth fish was caught. The largest fish speared on lake winnebago today was 122. Activities for the shivaree will again be in the entertainment tent on black lake in front of the former black lake hotel. The department of natural resources today announced the 2014 lake sturgeon fishing and spearing season on black lake cheboygan county will begin at 8 a. The lake sturgeon acipenser fulvescens, also known as the rock sturgeon, is a north american temperate freshwater fish, one of about 25 species of sturgeon. Department of natural resources dnr officials have announced the 2014 black lake sturgeon harvest season ended after less than 90 minutes on saturday, feb. Michigan department of natural resources officials announced the 2018 sturgeon harvest season on black lake in the northern tip of the lower peninsula ended after two and a half hours saturday, feb.
The department of natural resources has announced that the 2015 lake sturgeon fishing season on black lake cheboygan county will begin at 8 a. Black lake sturgeon shivaree sturgeon for tomorrow. Jan 07, 2015 the department of natural resources has announced that the 2015 lake sturgeon fishing season on black lake cheboygan county will begin at 8 a. Black lake sturgeon season ends with six fish landed great lakes. Lake sturgeon are listed as a state threatened species. The 2014 lake sturgeon fishing and spearing season will begin at 8 a. The allotted number of seven sturgeon were harvested by around 9 am. Sturgeon for tomorrow will be hosting the black lake sturgeon shivaree january 31february 1, 2020. Black lakes sturgeon season is over in a jiff outdoornews. Successful black lake sturgeon season lasts one hour. A celebration of lake sturgeon on michigans black lake. Jan 06, 2015 in addition, all anglers must possess a lake sturgeon tag, available for free from all license vendors.
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