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
Fishing Regulations
Season dates and limits for Splake, by state. This list may not cover every state yet — always confirm current rules with your state's wildlife agency before you fish.
Colorado 1 zone
Brook trout and lake trout hybrid. Stocked in select high-elevation lakes. Part of combined trout limit.
Effective 2025 · Source: cpw.state.co.us
Maine 1 zone
Brook trout and lake trout hybrid. Stocked in select Maine waters. Combined with trout and salmon daily limit.
Effective 2025 · Source: maine.gov
Michigan 1 zone
Counted in the combined trout daily limit of 5. Great Lakes minimum is 15 inches.
Effective 2026 · Source: michigan.gov
Utah 1 zone
Stocked in select high-elevation Uinta lakes. Brook and lake trout hybrid. Part of combined trout limit.
Effective 2025 · Source: wildlife.utah.gov
State Records
Official rod & reel records by state. Log your catch to see how you compare.
| State | Weight | Length | Angler | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 17.5 lb | 34.5 in | — | 2004 | Lake Michigan - Big Bay De Noc |
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