Courtesy Department of Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Lake Sturgeon
Habitat Restoration
Today, the State of Michigan prohibits commercial fishing for lake sturgeon and closely regulates sturgeon sport fishing. A limited number of sportfishing licenses are issued each year. In some areas of the state, volunteers help monitor spring spawning runs to protect sturgeon from being taken illegally. Other management efforts focus on tracking sturgeon migration and identifying the location of remaining spawning grounds. Restoration efforts involve creating and protecting sturgeon habitat to enhance spawning success.
