For those who do not understand what a thermocline is , pay attention to this thread .
I think the most misunderstood concept of the thermocline is that fish do not go below it due to the oxygen levels and can not survive , this can be misinterpreted due to the differences in lakes and water clarity , J., the trout you mentioned live below thermoclines in waters around my region , specifically the Brown Trout and pike , the cooler water is where they thrive just below the thermocline .
For me , when I was learning how important a thermocline is , understanding it was a different ballgame and quite honestly still is , but the advantages it provides in bass fishing is too great not to get an understanding of , for those who are about to read this thread that have no idea what a thermocline is , don't be afraid to ask questions !
In my own experience , using this as a guide redefines what part of the lake ( my favorite lake ) is the best to fish , basically I was able to use the thermocline as the lake bottom and aided in searching out structure just above and within this depth especially during the summer months .
What you learn from this thread especially when you read WRB's post and others , will open up a new light in the upcoming months and how the fish relate to this in different bodies of water .
We are in for a treat !!!