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. He mentions some women who have been successful spearers, recounts celebrities who have come out over the years, and tells how he chooses a spearing spot. Shawn also talks about sturgeon preparation and cooking.