Aaround what time of year do the smallmouth bass on the clearwater river start prespawn and actual spawn?
Answer:
The spawning period is typically in mid to late May but can vary ~ two weeks earlier to two weeks later.
Many things influence when fish spawn. Water temperatures, the hydrograph, photoperiod, the availability of proper-sized substrate etc. all play a part.
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Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 7:53 AM MST