A fish's metabolism slows during colder temps, along with its growth.
The only reason a fish's growth slows during colder temps is because they stop eating due to the metabolism slowing.
Look at Florida bass........they feed and grow year round.
A fish that feels bloated will not continue to feed. A fish will only eat , if it's hungry and has capacity for more food.
They know when to stop eating instinctively.
The growth rate doesn't slow because it's cold. The growth rate slows because they won't eat and/or won't eat , as much.
