fishing opener
First legal day
The fishing opener is the first day of fishing season, when regulations permit anglers to begin catching a particular species after a closed period.
In regions with strong fishing cultures, especially the Upper Midwest, the opener—particularly for walleye or bass—is a significant event drawing crowds to lakes and generating local excitement: We're heading up to the cabin for the fishing opener.
- seasonYearly division or series
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- troutFreshwater game fish
- bag limitMaximum legal catch
- bassDeep pitch or fish
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