Originally Posted By: Shorty
Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
Nate,

So you think a bass will grow at maximum temps of 39 F. under the ice where metabolism is almost nil?


39 degrees is a bit much but those huge California LMB reside in lakes where the water temps are favorable to supporting rainbow trout year round. Not too cold, not too hot, basically a Goldilocks zone. wink


39 degrees in my opinion is not the limiting factor that can't be overcome. Also what temp do you think the water is 50' down in a lake that is 80' deep in Illinois? Then what temp do you think the water is in California 50' down in an 80' deep lake?