Fisherpersons throughout the state and region will hit the lakes in droves this weekend.

Minnesota’s fishing season begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning, and the Times will once again be kicking off its annual Catch of the Week section.

Send photos of your favorite catch to editor@moraminn.com or post them yourself by visiting the Interact section at www.moraminn.com.

See page this site's fishing section (located in Discover) and the May 8 edition of the Times for more on this weekend’s fishing opener - including the possibility of lingering ice on your favorite lake.