Anglers May Find Low Waters For The Opener

Minnesota anglers heading to Saturday's fishing opener may find low water levels at some boat landings. Launching and retrieving a boat is more challenging when water levels are low. The DNR says some lakes in central, eastern and northeastern Minnesota are down a foot to two feet.

DNR public water access program coordinator, Nancy Stewart, says some concrete ramps may not be long enough when boatrs are launched on lakes with low water. Stewart says a boater could damage equipment if trailer tires fall off the ramp end. When launching boats in low water, check the firmness of gravel at the end of the ramp, wear hip boots or waders and help guid the boat into the water and for lake obstructions.