ice is gone

[One Canadian]

so this is a good time for the big pike fishing? the ice is off most of the lakes down here in the south. I always read about people getting the big ones after the spawn. When exactly is that? Right after the ice is out or is there a date pattern or when the water starts to warm up?

thanks

[Fishfull Thinker..]

Fish are not spawning yet, P.C.R is closed started April 1st & re-opens May 8,which is when post spawn fishing begins..

[Little Valy]

Wait til the water temps hit the mid 60's(in bays and shallows).Thats when the BIG females are at their most aggressive and probably the easiest to catch.Bring a water thermometer,it,s the most important piece of equipment you should have at this time of year.

[nicemustang]

Couple things, check your regs. Most lakes are closed no until may 8th. And PCR is closed until may 21 this year.

If a lake isn't listed, it's open all year. But fish won't spawn until the spawning sites warm up to 55-60 degrees. Although fish should be agressive now, throw some cranks out there and see what happens. And they are likely crusing the shallows because it will warm up quicker.

[Vega21]

When does the ice usually melt in Mornville?