Department of Natural Resources biologist Ryan Koenigs reports spawning could begin Friday in the New London region of the Wolf River as water temperatures continue to rise.
“We are anticipating spawning to begin at the Shiocton/New London area of the Wolf River in the next couple of days,” Koenigs said Thursday.
However, Koenigs said it is too soon to tell whether there will be spawning in the Shawano area by the weekend. The water temperature needs to be in the 50s.
“The water is a bit cooler up in the Shawano area, and realistically the fish hold the cards and Mother Nature plays a role in it,” Koenigs said.
Female sturgeon are more prepared for spawning in the southern portions due to the warmer temperatures, according to Koenigs, who reported male sturgeon have been “cruising” the Wolf.
The Associated Press reported sturgeon guards are expected to start work Thursday. The volunteers make sure the sturgeon aren’t poached.
The large, ancient fish spawn in the shallow, rocky areas of the rivers, so it’s easy to get a look at a unique fish that spends most of its life in deeper water.
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