Let’s take a look at two major times of the year for fishing (spring and summer). In the springtime, these fish are going to begin spawning in the shallows and they are going to do so when water temperatures generally reach around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, it depends on the location but they can spawn as early as mid-March in some regions and as late as the end of May in other regions. When the summer approaches, you will find the fish located in waters around 15 to 20 feet in depth staying in a brush.