The Department of Environmental Management is advising the more than 20,000 anglers that are expected to turn out at dawn Saturday - the opening day of the 2009 trout and general freshwater fishing season - to exercise personal safety precautions while in pursuit of the season's first trout
In light of the seasonal cold water temperatures, anglers should make an extra effort to take personal safety precautions, such as not standing too close to the shoreline and being aware of their surroundings, so that they can enjoy a safe 'opening day' fishing experience. Boaters are also being urged to take appropriate safety precautions, particularly those who fish from canoes on lakes, ponds and rivers with dams. Even though the air temperatures are rising, water temperatures are still low and situations can quickly turn dangerous. State law requires that boaters always have personal flotation devices for each person, and that they do not drink and operate a boat. Boaters should also be sure their craft is seaworthy before going out on the state's waterways.
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