Spring time is the time I'm most concerned with the water temp. If you can find water that is even a couple of degrees warmer than the surrounding water (usually a North West cove), concentrate on that water. The bass and panfish will usually turn on there first. Use the thermometer on your depth finder if fishing from a boat. If wading or tubing, get a fishin' thermometer from a fly shop and tie a string on it. The second most important time I check the water temp is in the Fall when it starts cooling off. I look for the first places for it to cool down. Got any Spring time tips for me?
Robert