Posting temp q
50inchGrinch
Posted 7/4/2008 10:07 AM (#324960)
Subject: Posting temp q





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Man I feel like an amature asking his question...

What are the general post spawn temps again? Seems like I have a bunch of different temps in my head from articals and such, just want some clarity from you guys.

Out yesterday main lake 63-65, bays were 64-68.5. Fish were mostly in weeds and warmest water but on the farest outside structures. Couple on rock/weed...still farthest outside. These are posting fish (I'm sure), but when did they start to make the move out? How soon can I start moving to summer stuff?

Darcy Cox

Edited by 50inchGrinch 7/4/2008 10:10 AM
Almost-B-Good
Posted 7/5/2008 8:14 AM (#325015 - in reply to #324960)
Subject: RE: Posting temp q




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Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin
I looked it up in my big book, Fishes of Wis. by Becker, my fish bible. It says muskies will be spawning anywhere from 49 to 60 degrees with the 55 degree mark being the preferred temp. It goes on to say that temperature is not the only factor in when the fish will spawn. Increased oxygen in the water, length of daylight, and temperature all could be combining factors to influence spawning activity. It sights evidence of increased spring prespawn musky movement before temperatures began to warm up as proof there is more than just temperature involved in the onset of spawning. So there you have it. Everything in the book says you can't know when they spawned, only that they are done. Bet that helps a lot.

ulbian
Posted 7/5/2008 10:34 AM (#325029 - in reply to #324960)
Subject: Re: Posting temp q




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There's a good discussion here: http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=42...