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Sturgeon Spawning Season Revitalizes Wisconsin Ecosystems

4/22/2025

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The sturgeon spawning season has kicked off in Wisconsin, with vibrant activity noted at Bamboo Bend and Princeton Dam. Thanks to the diligent monitoring by the Wisconsin DNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's restoration efforts, these majestic lake sturgeon are making a remarkable comeback, thriving in the Lake Winnebago System and revitalizing local ecosystems.

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Story summary

The sturgeon spawning season has kicked off in Wisconsin, with vibrant activity noted at Bamboo Bend and Princeton Dam. Thanks to the diligent monitoring by the Wisconsin DNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's restoration efforts, these majestic lake sturgeon are making a remarkable comeback, thriving in the Lake Winnebago System and revitalizing local ecosystems.