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A fisherman enjoys the boat fishing opener on Lake Darling located within the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge in this May 1 photo.
Lake Darling opens to boat fishing each year on May 1 and closes Sept. 30. Only fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and float tube fishing is allowed. Bank fishing is permitted in 14 designated areas signed as “Public Fishing Area”.