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Sturgeon Season Ends in 17 Minutes, 78.3-Pound Catch!

2/4/2025

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The 2025 sturgeon season on Black Lake, Michigan, kicked off with excitement at 8 a.m. but wrapped up just 17 minutes later, marking the shortest season ever. In that brief window, anglers caught seven sturgeon, including a hefty 78.3-pounder. With nearly 800 participants, the event bolstered vital sturgeon recovery efforts led by the DNR.

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The 2025 sturgeon season on Black Lake, Michigan, kicked off with excitement at 8 a.m. but wrapped up just 17 minutes later, marking the shortest season ever. In that brief window, anglers caught seven sturgeon, including a hefty 78.3-pounder. With nearly 800 participants, the event bolstered vital sturgeon recovery efforts led by the DNR.