Fishing Opener May Be Closed On Your Lake

The Department of Natural Resources said because of the late ice-out this year, some public access docks may not be ready for Saturday's fishing opener this year. A DNR spokesman said most lakes in the southern part of the state are ready now but many lakes in the northern part of the state are still ice-covered. Officials cautioned anglers to be careful and watch for floating ice chunks and always wear their personal floatation device.