"Many of these stocking efforts were public events that shined a spotlight on how important lake sturgeon are to Michigan," said DNR Fisheries Division Chief Jim Dexter. "Our state has a long history with lake sturgeon, and working with our partners helps us protect the species for future generations." The juvenile fish were collected from the wild last spring and reared in streamside facilities until they reached at least seven inches or larger in size. Most fish were tagged prior to being released into their respective rivers to allow future evaluations of stocked fish.