How lucky you fellows are who have open water all year!
Lakes are still ice covered and black up here. Was ice fishing for the last time last Friday and don't expect to see any waves for another few weeks. Likely 3rd week of April. Depends on the temps. This week we have seen rain and 14C with rivers running high and too fast. No seasons open anywhere yet anyway, except some rivers with open all year stretches for Rainbows. No fishable rivers likely until next week at this time.
Hurray for Spring!