Cecil:
From what I've seen today, the PS are in much shallower water than the BG if they are bedding. The water temp. in Koontz (the last lake on your list) is 72.5*F in 1' of water as pf 3:00 p.m. today. The BG are just starting to fan out beds, and the females are in deeper water (6' or so) waiting. I have 2 PS that I caught today when I sampled the lake that are about 6"-7" long. If this weather holds up the fishing should be hot and heavy in a couple of days. I'll be getting the nylon live basket set up at the lake tomorrow.
No boat needed, in fact it's easier without one!