Fish Nest?

[EllyPoinster]

The water is very calm this morning on Merrymeeting Lake. About 40 feet out from the shore I can see two shallow bowls that have been created in the sand, about two feet across and 2 feet apart. There is a small fish circling around in each bowl. Is this some sort of nesting activity?

[PaugusBayFireFighter]

Most likely a nesting bass. They will sit there until their babysitting is finished then seek cooler haunts like under docks or boats. The cold winter has the spawning cycle a bit later than normal.

[Orion]

Sunfish and bluegills also do the same.

[mhtranger]

More than likely they are bluegill or sunfish this late in the year. Those nest were once occupied by bass though.