Could the greater temperature stability in large lakes (vs. rapid and presumable greater temp changes in ponds) be partially responsible for the joint success of LMB & SMB in these waters (vs. virtual certain LMB dominance in ponds)? I can't remember enough about SMB spawning temps to even know if it makes sense to ask the question.

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