Water temps on the pond for Bluegill

[oates]

Hey all. This seems to be the earliest spring I've witnessed in Canada. I usually hit a local pond which is teaming with Bluegill (on a good spring day, I can hit 20-50 in 2-3hrs, I wade a pond!). Bluegills aren't so big but they are surprisingly aggressive. Last year, the thaw didn't occur till April and they didn't start hitting till mid-April. This year would seem to be different, my question is what water temp is ideal for bluegill to start hitting.

 

Other than that, what about Pike and Catfish! (temps) I was able to land pike at a river spot, May/June but not a lick in Summer, seems like they like cooler water.

 

Thanks all

[Garfisher]

Bluegill will always hit, however right after ice out they are not going to move much for a bait (you basically need to stick it in their face). Things should hea up around 40-45*F

[TDunn]

Oates is this "the" pond?

Its gonna be a few weeks earlier than last thats forsure.

Not to sure on the ideal temp for you tho.

I used to get into them during exams (late april) each year.

 

Good luck!

 

 

 

TDunn

[oates]

Oates is this "the" pond?

Its gonna be a few weeks earlier than last thats forsure.

Not to sure on the ideal temp for you tho.

I used to get into them during exams (late april) each year.

 

Good luck!

 

 

 

TDunn

 

yup "the pond" and hey, the river just down from it isn't too bad either!