Fishing for Splake
Identification, habitat, techniques, and tackle—then find a captain who targets them.
Splake are a man-made hybrid of a brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and a lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush). They combine the slimmer, often more colorful body of the brook trout with the larger
Splake are primarily a lake and reservoir fish, but they can also be found in larger, cold rivers and deep pools. They are commonly stocked in northern U.S. and Canadian lakes and in inland waters
Splake respond well to a variety of techniques. Trolling with spoons, small crankbaits or flies behind dodgers and using downriggers or leadcore to reach mid and deep depths is highly effective. In
For casting and jigging use a 6 to 7 foot medium or medium-light spinning or baitcasting rod with 6 to 12 lb test fluorocarbon or monofilament; fluorocarbon leaders of 6 to 10 lb help in clear water.
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