At least here in North Florida, Spring is in the air. The winter has been warm so far & the pond temperature is 67. I noticed a few LMB inspecting the spawning areas that I created for them. They are just looking, the hormones are not elevated enough for them to do any more than look. Perhaps another 4-6 weeks.

I am happy that I took the time to put in the limestone & structure. In the past 18 years I have only very rarely seen LMB looking for an spot to spawn.