Fishing season delayed.

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Due to ice conditions on the Wachusett Reservoir, the opening day of fishing will be delayed, the Department of Conservation (DCR) and Recreation announced.

The same goes for the Sudbury Reservoir.

Fishing is generally allowed beginning the first Saturday of April, which would have been April 4, as long as there is no ice on the reservoirs. Given the persistent winter conditions, the DCR is delaying the opening until at least Saturday, April 11.

If a further delay is needed, additional information will be released.

The fishing season for DCR's Waushacum Ponds, in Sterling, is the same as Wachusett Reservoir and is...

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