Oh, there's a spawn every spring, you can count on it. Being able to get to it is the question. When the lake is 14 feet over normal elevation, there aren't too many places you can fish a spot of water 12-16" deep and catch those males one after another. I suppose they spawn in deeper water because the instinct to reproduce is too strong. I remember what its like to be 15 years old and willing to spawn anyplace anytime anyway.