Following a winter of record-low snow amounts in the Northwoods, spring runoff was reduced and water levels on many lakes, reservoirs, and rivers are below full less than two weeks from the opening weekend of the general fishing season in Wisconsin.
With the fishing opener slated for Saturday, May 4, there’s concern that water levels may be lower than normal for launching boats at landings and safely navigating lakes with natural obstacles, including sand bars, rocks, and stumps.
