Sturgeon Fest - September 6th, 2025
We will be celebrating Webster, Wisconsin state record Sturgeon this fall. More details coming soon!
State Record Sturgeon
The largest sturgeon ever brought in with a rod and reel on Wisconsin waters was a 170.5 pound sturgeon caught on Yellow Lake by John J. Procai on September 22, 1979. The approximately 100 year old sturgeon was 79 inches in length with a 39 inch girth. Mr. Procai released the fish after it was registered.
https://www.burnettcountywi.gov/919/State-Record-Sturgeon
New Sturgeon Park Coming to Webster!
Plans are coming together, as is the funding and long-term plans. The focal point of the future park on Hwy. 35 is the state record, hook & line caught sturgeon, caught on Yellow Lake in Webster. Our new park will celebrate our state record catch. We will have a place to take pictures, have a picnic, walking trails and eventually, restrooms and more. The park is planned to be across the medial center on Webster School land, easily seen as you walk or drive by on Hwy 35.
Stella the Sturgeon is currently napping in the Webster area but will be on display soon.