thermocline

[David Waters]

does anyone have a good definition of Thermocline? I think I am pretty sure what it is, but would like to know more about it.

[VietVet68]

does anyone have a good definition of Thermocline? I think I am pretty sure what it is, but would like to know more about it.

<chuckle> I would love to reply to this, but this baby has MooseIam written all over it! "Pictures at 11:00"

[TAE73]

Where the warm water meets the cold water in the vertical water column. The cooler water has less oxygen content, thus fish will hang out just above this point being cooler than the water above. Most lake have aleast one, some will develop 2 therocline, these develop mid june depending on where you live.

[Bruce Carp]

It's where most of the fish will be found during the summer! Normally a 3-5 ft band of water as TAE has stated. It's where you catch the crappie.

[whizkids]

Understanding how thermocline or the lack of Thermocline can effect your fishing
http://rdlwebs.com/texasfishingmagaz...clesthermo.htm


Lowrance has a tutorial on thermocline
http://www.lowrance.com/Tutorials/So...utorial_08.asp

In fisherman did an article and daily log on lake turnover:

http://www.in-fisherman.com/magazine...ver/index.html

B n M pole company had an article where trolling crank baits over the thermocline was mentioned.
http://www.bnmpoles.com/newsletter/100404/100404.html

Thermocline discussion by Moose and others on Patoka Lake. Of intrest to all CUSA classic guys.
http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=1386

[David Waters]

Holy crap. Thanks guys!!!

[VietVet68]

Good Going Whizkid:

I have a feeling that these links are going to answer the question. I can sit back and enjoy my cup of coffee. LOL

I will say this. I took some temperature measurments this spring on the lake I fish and found a thermcline had already formed at the 10ft level back about a month ago. Back then we had some really nice weather. Calmn and sunny for almost a week before it turned very cold again. That was early April or Mid April when I found the thermocline. The lake I fish is deep and the water was over 30ft deep where I did my testing.

Awwwww.....no pics?

[TAE73]

Awwwww.....no pics?

Here's a pic for ya Vet, we'll let moose finish his coffee.

[VietVet68]

Here's a pic for ya Vet, we'll let moose finish his coffee.

Ewwww....now that gives me a warm & cozy feeling, thanks!

[David Waters]

somehow, I knew this thread would be a good one.