Splake

Salvelinus fontinalis x namaycush

A hatchery hybrid between a male brook trout and female lake trout, splake are stocked in select cold, deep lakes across the northern United States and Canada to provide additional trout-fishing opportunities. They combine the aggressive feeding of brook trout with the deep-water adaptability of lake trout.

Seasonal Activity

Best Techniques

• ice fishing with tip-ups
• trolling spoons
• jigging
• casting inlets in spring

Top Baits

• smelt
• shiners
• small spoons
• tube jigs
• salted minnows