I talked to some buddies today who said there was ice as far as you could see out west today. That ice isn't going to disappear overnight. I have also heard the fish don't start spawning until the water is just above 40 degrees, but I am not so sure I agree with that. How much different is a fish from other animals? I am by no means a fish biologist but I have to believe that a female's body tells her when to drop her eggs no matter if the water temp is 38 or 42 degrees. Those eggs can only be inside of her for so long. I am wondering if the eggs are dropped in colder than normal water, will they have a less chance of survival? My prediction is it will either be a banner hatch or it will almost be non existant.