In north central Texas, coppernose bluegill will spawn 4-5 times, typically. First spawns of the new year are often during those blue bird days in February or early March. There will be another spawn in
April and another in May. Then, we'll see another, usually in September when the water temperatures begin to drop a little bit, then another in October or early November, when temperatures are again prime. I don't think each female spawns four or five times, but I do think each individual is capable of spawning twice, maybe three times yearly in that part of the state. Oh, and bluegill start spawning when they are 2.5-3" long.
Tilapia will die when the water temps drop to 52. As the temperatures begin to fall, your tilapia will become sluggish. As that happens, many of the smaller ones will be eaten by your game fish.
