Early or late?

This was from a catch in December 2009 (I think)! Maria Chase BW tempting this small schoolie
https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/Sub_Surface.html .
Now, was this a late or early season fish, we can if lucky have bass all year round. A warm winter will help this along.
I'm sure that some bass will stay in the waters all year, while others move offshore.