GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Pioneer PBS’s Prairie Sportsman will feature ice fishing for sturgeon on the St. Croix River and the St. Croix Watershed Research Station on its upcoming episode. “Ice Fishing for Sturgeon” will air on Sunday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. on Pioneer PBS.
The scenic St. Croix River has become a popular destination for ice anglers hoping to catch the biggest fish of their lives. Lake sturgeon thrive in the river’s clean water. The state record sturgeon, measuring 78 inches, was caught by Darren Troseth. Host Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson joined Troseth for an afternoon of ice fishing near Bayport with the hopes of catching one of these unique fish.
Then, “Research on the River” features the internationally recognized work of the St. Croix Watershed Research Station. Founded by the Science Museum of Minnesota in 1989, the center addresses water quality issues throughout Minnesota. Prairie Sportsman tours the station’s laboratories and grounds that include rare boiling springs.
Finally in this week's “Fast Forage” segment, Nicole Zempel introduces viewers to the giant chickweed, a highly nutritious and versatile non-native plant. The plant thrives during cooler weather months and offers a delightful taste, often compared to peas, garden pods or corn silk.
People in Pioneer PBS’s viewing area can livestream this episode at www.pioneer.org/live on Sunday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. “Ice Fishing for Sturgeon” will be repeated on Monday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. “Ice Fishing for Sturgeon” will be repeated on Monday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. The program will also be available to stream at www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman and on Prairie Sportsman’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@PrairieSportsman.
About Prairie Sportsman
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates love of the outdoors by featuring stories on hunting, fishing and recreation, while promoting environmental stewardship. Prairie Sportsman’s team is Dylan Curfman, producer, videographer and editor; Bret Amundson, host and editor; Cindy Dorn, writer and producer; and Dan Amundson, videographer and editor. The 2023 season is made possible by funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Shalom Hill Farm, Live Wide Open, Western Minnesota Prairie Waters and members of Pioneer PBS.
About Pioneer PBS
Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station, dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information visit: www.pioneer.org.
