Rowly- I'd agree with Bill on that, considering my current surface temps (Frozen solid), I won't expect to see much activity from fingerlings or minnows until May... since that seems to be the earliest I will see temps above 50 degrees.

I wonder if the quantity of spring-fed inflow you have is the primary reason for you having no ice for weeks and myself with similar weather, (Perhaps 5 degrees colder on average), having 6-12" + remaining...

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