The Sturgeon Have Arrived... It's Expected to Be Quick!

Every Spring, between mid-April and early May, sturgeon swim upstream to their spawning grounds along the Wolf River shoreline in Northeast Wisconsin, looking for a place to spawn. It's one of our favorite things to do in April! The fish are huge, old, and pretty ugly; people often call them dinosaur fish, but it's sort of a right of passage for Wisconsin kids! Heading out in the spring to see the sturgeon spawning has become a loved family tradition, and we encourage everyone to try to catch a glimpse.

The 2023 lake sturgeon spawning run on the Wolf River is officially underway, and it will be a quick one this year! Sturgeon Spawning has begun today, April 14, 2023. This year's spawning run starts a bit earlier than usual due to warmer temperatures and higher water.

Find more info, including tips on viewing locations and nearby ice cream spots here!

Sturgeon Spawning in New London WisconsinPhoto byAmanda Chavez, Go Valley Kids