Michigan DNR Cancels 2024 Black Lake Sturgeon Fishing Season Due to Thin Ice

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has canceled the 2024 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake due to concerns about marginal ice conditions and the inability to effectively track harvests. The cancellation aims to protect the lake sturgeon population and ensure the safety of anglers and staff. Despite the fishing season being called off, the annual Black Lake Sturgeon Shivaree event will still take place, featuring live music, a poker run, and activities for kids. Efforts to rehabilitate the lake sturgeon population in Michigan have been ongoing due to habitat loss, overfishing, and declining populations since the 1800s.