Michigan's lake sturgeon are protected, the DNR reminds anglers, and must be released immediately if caught by mistake.

The 2025 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season concluded in record time, with all six allowed sturgeon caught in just 17 minutes. This year saw a record number of registered fishermen at 797.

According to the Michigan DNR, Black Lake Sturgeon limit this year was six fish, and those fish were caught in just 17 minutes. It started at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 and was scheduled to run ...

The quota has been set for the 2025 Black Lake sturgeon season in Michigan. The state's shortest fishing season takes place the first Saturday in February; in 2025, it falls on Feb. 1 in northern ...

3. The 2024 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 3, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The season ...

CHEBOYGAN — For those who use Black Lake for recreation and the businesses located near the lake, the first weekend in February is eagerly anticipated. That is when the lake sturgeon season ...

The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties began at 8 a.m. Saturday and ended at 8:17 a.m., when the quota of six sturgeon was reached. Within three ...

There were 797 people registered for the special sturgeon fishing season on Michigan’s Black Lake this past Saturday. It only took 17 minutes for anglers to reach the cap of 7 sturgeon landed, which ...

The first fish was speared within three minutes of the 8 a.m. start time, and after only 17 minutes, the season was over.

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY - The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online in advance to participate in the ...

There were 797 people registered for the special sturgeon fishing season on Michigan’s Black Lake this past Saturday. It only took 17 minutes for anglers to reach the cap of 7 sturgeon landed ...