2021 Black Lake Sturgeon Season
The 2021 Black Lake sturgeon season is set for Feb 6-10. The season will look a little different this year including mandatory online registration and providing a cell number as part of that registration.
- Black Lake sturgeon rules & registration »
Illustrations by Joseph R. Tomelleri ©Lake sturgeon are a unique fish species in Michigan. They are an important biological component of the Great Lakes fish community. Lake sturgeon can grow to weights of up to 200 pounds and lengths of seven feet, with females being longer and heavier than males. Their typical lifespan is 55 years for males and 70 to 100 years for females.
Lake sturgeon are listed as a threatened species in Michigan. Commercial fishing of lake sturgeon is currently prohibited in Michigan and sport fishing is closely regulated. There are many specific regulations for recreational fishing for lake sturgeon in Michigan.