Splake

Splake

Salvelinus fontinalis X Salvelinus namaycush · Trout and Char family

1lakes
82logged catches
76.77 kg heaviest logged

Splake (Salvelinus fontinalis X Salvelinus namaycush) – this hybrid fish species is a cross of a male Brook Trout and a female Lake Trout that is used as a sport fish in many coldwater lakes and ponds across the US. Splake live longer than other fish of the Salmon family and hardly ever naturally reproduce. Splake are had to distinguish from Brook Trout in coloration, but tend to have a slight fork in the tail. Splake exhibit higher growth rates than either parent species and usually reach 46 cm (16 in) in length with a weight of up to 5 kg, sometimes growing up to 9 kg. Splake feed primarily on minnows and other fish.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Lures

Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 7

Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 7

Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 3

Spinner 14 g, #3/0 3

Barbless Spinner 14 g, #3/0 2

Crankbait 5 m, #4/0 2

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

White Moose Lake — 82 catches , best 76.77 kg

Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 Spinning 7×
Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 Spinning 5×
Shiners Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom 4×
Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0 Spinning 3×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Splake? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Splake would be to use Shiners on a size #2/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Medium Spoons. The most successful lure is Red Tiger Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0.

Where to find it

White Moose Lake Alberta

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Artificial Salmon Eggs

Dragonflies #137#141#142#124#123#131

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