At what water temperature do largemouth start biting in spring?
Look for a sustained warming trend, suitable nesting habitat and fish staging on connected feeding routes. Bass can feed before this phase; a temperature threshold does not switch feeding on. In Canada, an exposed main lake can lag well behind a sheltered bay. A cold reversal can interrupt progress. Check local observations and access rules rather than transferring southern dates north.
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