The decision to begin reintroduction represents the culmination of many efforts and is a monumental milestone in the recovery ...

“The mighty lake sturgeon was the ancient ruler of thousands of river miles in the Ohio River basin, but today only a small remnant of that genetically distinct population remains, blocked by a dam, ...

It has declined by roughly 99 percent over the past century because of overfishing, dams and pollution. “The mighty lake sturgeon was the ancient ruler of thousands of river miles in the Ohio River ...

That included the Milwaukee River, where it's likely no sturgeon spawning has taken place since 1843, when a dam was built across the river near North Avenue. Get daily updates on the Packers ...

Local partners in sturgeon conservation have released 3,000 fish every year. Dr. Matt Cross, the director of river conservation for The Toledo Zoo, said that they saw almost immediate results from ...

Catch and release anglers will take to the Rainy River Aug. 20 in search of big lake sturgeon during the North American Sturgeon Championships. The live-release tournament takes place in the ...

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.