Bass Spawn

[afishinado]

Year after year lately we seem to never catch a break in the spring for the SMB spawn in the Susky.

 

[Dave_W]

That's an interesting map.

The current deluge is bad news... but perhaps better now than in two weeks when SMBs on on their redds?

Let's hope for some more stable flows over the next 5-6 weeks.

 

[Mike]

River temps have been depressed for most of the past two weeks. As such, it is unlikely that many bass have spawned or attempted to spawn. The next warming trend, if it sticks, should bring on the SMB spawning behavior in rivers and lakes. In addition, the spawn is protracted, with larger females spawning first. This adaptation allows at least some of the population to find ideal spawning and nursery conditions at some point in the cycle. Young produced earlier in the season, if they survive, have a growth and condition advantage that can enhance their ability to survive the first winter.

 

[Baron]

Saw bass on their nests at lake Mauch chunk yesterday

 

[Mwheaps32]

The water has barely been in the 50's here on the north branch so I think it will be a few more weeks before they nest up.

 

[Mike]

With this cold spell coming the bass reported as having been seen on nests in lakes and ponds may abandon those nests.

 

[Baron]

Then what Mike? do they come back or is it over for them?