How to use water temp to guide fishing?

[styx]

I have seen many posts stating the water temperature. How do you use the water temp to guide your fishing at this time of year, besides trying to fish the warmest water ?

[fisherman-andy]

Most fish spawn between 55-69 degree water temps in most cases. Looking for warmer water is key to catching fish in the spring. This holds true for shallow bays and smaller bodies of water. Generally the smaller and shallower the lake the faster the water warms up.

Most pro anglers will hit their favorite local small ponds early in the year, some as soon as ice breaks.