Anglers anxious for the May 13 walleye fishing opener will find most public boat launches in good condition.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trails and Waterways Division is making a special effort to ensure all boat launches are ready by that date. However, repairs to launches depend on the weather.
"Work crews are making good progress to prepare the public water accesses for the upcoming fishing season," said Suzann Willhite, DNR Water Recreation Program coordinator. "However, many lakes still have ice. So we need to wait until the ice is off before work can begin on those sites."
