PROVDIENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is urging the public to exercise caution on opening day of the fishing season.
The beginning of the 2010 trout and general freshwater fishing season begins Saturday, April 10.
The recent flooding has left dangerously high water levels, and fishermen are asked to be selective in choosing where to fish. There is also limited footing access to some stretches of rivers. Cold, quick water currents may be hazardous as well.
The DEM is recommending that anglers fish at ponds rather than in rivers statewide. The flooding has also lead to temporary changes of the trout stocking locations.
The following locations will not be stocked:
* Ashaway
* Pawtuxet
* Flat
* Fall River
* Parris Brook
* Frenchtown Park in East Greenwich
Steven Hall, chief of DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement said, “People 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.”
Hall urges boaters to wear life jackets. Fishing licenses and the Trout Conservation Stamp can be purchased at any town clerk's office or authorized agent.
A list of stocked ponds and other information of interest to anglers can be found on DEM's website.
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