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    I came across an article here on the effects of water temperature on crappie. Not to sound dumb, but what is the author referring to when he says "entrances of creek channels" here's the segment of the article.........."Crappie generally start their movement out of their deep water winter haunts when the water temperatures start warming towards the 45-50 degree range. They will congregate around the entrances of creek channels until the water temps reaches around the 50-55 degree range."
    Thank you for any clarification. Just trying to get my head wrapped around it. If anyone has a map they can illustrate on that would be great.

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    Where the creek dumps into the lake.
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    Thank you Feelay. So basically the entrances to coves?

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    If there is a creek, yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Get'n Jiggy View Post
    Thank you Feelay. So basically the entrances to coves?
    Yeah, what is generally called the "mouth" of the creek. That's where the creek empties into the main river channel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by feelay View Post
    If there is a creek, yes.
    So not all coves have channel's is what your saying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by basscatcher89 View Post
    So not all coves have channel's is what your saying.
    It doesnt necessarily mean that there is a cove at all. Imagine your favorite river. Now think of an area where a creek dumps into the river. This is how most impoundments are. A main river channel with creeks running into them, then dammed up and flooded. Fish relate to the deeper water and steep banks of these channels, and use them as migration routes during seasonal changes. The creek mouths you are referring to are good places to look in the Spring, when they are coming out of deeper water looking for spawning areas. He could also be talking about the area where a creek dumps into the main lake.
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    Thanks for the replies. It makes sense now.

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