Russell Collar, a lifelong resident of Shiocton, Wisconsin, has a deep-rooted connection to the sturgeon fishing tradition of the region. His family settled in the area several generations ago, moving from Hortonville to Stephensville before establishing their home in Shiocton. Collar grew up immersed in the fishing culture, acquiring skills and knowledge from his father, who was an avid fisherman. Collar served in the military during World War II, stationed in Japan, and returned to settle back in Shiocton, where he continued the fishing traditions.

Serge Doroshov is an expert in aquaculture, particularly known for his contributions to sturgeon research. He began his career in the Soviet Union, where he gained second-hand experience in sturgeon culture through interactions with a well-known sturgeon culturist. In 1977, Doroshov relocated to the United States, initially lecturing at the University of Washington. In 1979, he secured a position at the University of California, Davis, where he commenced his work in aquaculture.

Shawn Wendt was born and raised at Wendt’s on the Lake. His grandfather, also a sturgeon spearer, started the restaurant. They also run a shanty rental business that his grandfather started.  Shawn is active in the sturgeon spearing community and has been treasurer of the Southwest Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow for about 13 years. He recounts stories of his first catch at age 15 and a comical story about some shanty renters.

Todd Schaller, Convservation Warden Supervisor in Oshkosh, is interviewed by Kathleen Schmitt Kline regarding his involvement with the Sturgeon Guard program and public attitudes toward sturgeon due to Sturgeon for Tomorrow.

On February 21, 2008, Ronald Bruch interviewed Tom Wirth for the "People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish" oral history project. Wirth, a former area biologist with extensive experience in fisheries management, shares his knowledge and observations regarding sturgeon populations and habitat changes in the Lake Winnebago system.

On May 28, 2008, Ronald Bruch interviewed Vern and Karla Gebhart for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Vern Gebhart is a longtime sturgeon spearer and decoy carver from Calumet County, Wisconsin, where his family has been involved in sturgeon fishing for generations. The interview begins with Vern recounting his family's history in sturgeon fishing, starting with his grandfather, who fished before regulations were established, and continuing with his father, who began fishing in the late 1930s and 1940s.

Richard Braasch interviews Vic Schneider about exceptional sturgeon spearing stories and changes in the sport over time.

On October 12, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed Wayne Hoelzel for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Wayne Hoelzel, born on April 12, 1947, in Neenah, Wisconsin, has been involved in sturgeon spearing, a tradition he inherited from his family. Residing in Menasha, Wisconsin, Hoelzel has participated in sturgeon spearing for over four decades, with only a brief interruption during his service in the military.

On May 11, 2006, Bill Casper interviewed Willard Jenkins for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. They discuss Willard's first time fishing in the late 1940s, some of the more memorable people he's known, and methods of rescuing people from mishaps on the ice. Jenkins recounts various incidents that illustrate the dangers and unpredictability of sturgeon fishing, including tales of vehicles breaking through the ice and the challenges of safely navigating the frozen lake.

William "Bill" Casper was born on January 29, 1931, on a farm on the east shore of Lake Winnebago in Taycheedah, Wisconsin. He has spent his entire life in this area, except for four years during the Korean War. Casper grew up on the family farm, which he continued to be associated with throughout his life. He was introduced to hunting and fishing at an early age by his uncles, particularly Ambrose Langenfeld, who played a significant role in shaping his interest in sturgeon spearing. At the age of 14, Casper speared his first sturgeon.