Spawning occurs between October and March , but not in water colder than 12 Â C. The anchovy appears to spawn 100 kilometers from the shore , near the surface of the water . Spawning occurs between October and March , but not in water colder than 12 Â C ( 53.6 Â F ) . The anchovy appears to spawn at least 100 kilometers ( 62 miles ) from the shore , near the surface of the water .