SPICER — West central Minnesota anglers are looking toward the start of open-water fishing season as icy lakes melt, indicating that the wait is almost over.
The ice on Green Lake in Spicer, a particularly popular spot for fishing, is almost completely melted as the temperatures recently had begun to increase.
It wasn't warm on Tuesday or Wednesday, but stronger winds the past few days helped to break up the ice. Thursday's forecast is sunny and upper 40s.
The walleye, sauger and northern pike opener begins May 15, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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1/Small waves crash on the shore Wednesday March 31, 2021, at Saulsbury Beach on Green Lake in Spicer. The lake is nearly melted as temperatures have warmed. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
2/A Canada goose swims near the Green Lake Fishing Pier Wednesday March 31, 2021, near Spicer. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
3/A few sizable chunks of ice remain Wednesday March 31, 2021, near Spicer on Green Lake, which is otherwise largely open. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
4/Some of the last bits of ice on Green Lake are shown Wednesday March 31, 2021, around aquatic plants by the Green Lake Fishing Pier near Spicer. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
5/The ice is completely melted Wednesday March 31, 2021, at Saulsbury Beach on Green Lake in Spicer. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
6/Some ice chunks remain Wednesday March 31, 2021, on Green Lake near Spicer though the lake is largely open. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
