Late Spawn?

[L'RaisinAngler31]

Hey guys just wanting to know some opinions on this years spawn and since I am not a meteorologist but I know when it is almost march and my windows are frosted every morning the big girls don't generally favor it... What would you all say?

[buzzking]

I'm betting fish will spawn from march until may this year.

[mhall]

I'm betting fish will spawn from march until may this year.

Brilliant observation Batman........

[bigwormy]

i was at barkley last year the last week of april 1st of may and there weren't any fish back yet at that time. it was a wacky winter last year as well. i have my first tourney on march 21st on grayson lake. do u know of any icebreaker ships on the lake when i prefish on the 7th?

[elnutsmalljaws]

January's average daily temps were 3.7 degrees below normal which means the water temps most likely were that much below normal as well. It all depends on the water temps and if you want to go a bit further the moon phase. With this cold winter and if we have anything near what we did last spring then my bet is Full Moon in April GUARANTEED, Full Moon in March and May distinct possibilities.

[roadrunner]

I live on a seven acre pond and the geese are pairing up and having territorial fights already maybe this will be an early spring???

[artcarney_agr]

I think we're still right on schedule as usual. Sure we had some cold days and nights, but none really stuck around long enough to do all that much. Yeah, I've had to break ice at the ramp a time or two this past January, but it was shortlived - we had near record breaking highs the following week...

Right now, on KY and Barkley, the water temps being reported are looking favorable for a good March spawn with the moon...apparently that warm spell a few weeks ago, coupled with all the rain down south that made it's way up to the the twins have warmed it. It may not be the same in other places, but KY and Barkley are looking good so far.