Was listening to local weatherman several days ago here in Cleveland.He said that that lake Erie water temperature was 4 degrees higher than normal.I was assuming that was off our city by water intake.I don't get to fish much early,but read all the posts here and OGF.Been reading some temps western basin from 45 to 47 degrees and read post of guy getting quick limit trolling 1.7-2.0 mph.Those temps and speed are ahead of schedule considering we are in first week of April.That could mean the spoon/ harness bite would happen sooner than usual.Possibly before April ends.Guess depends on our upcoming weather.Another unusual occurance I have seen on pictures and reading posts is that as of yesterday,high percentage of females have not spawned yet.Think usually most females spawn before April starts.We have had a great run of walleye hatches.Possible high water level could be a factor in these great hatches.Water still is really high when drove to western basin 3wks ago.Stay safe.