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Splake

On record in 71 waters across 5 states

Splake are a hybrid between lake trout and brook trout, first crossed over a century ago and now stocked in select lakes as a fast-growing alternative to either parent species. Unlike most stocked trout hybrids, splake are actually fertile, unusual for a hybrid, though wild reproduction is limited and inconsistent, documented in a handful of systems but not something fisheries managers count on to sustain a population.

Splake are on record in 71 waters across 5 states, most heavily in Maine, Utah, Michigan, New York and Wyoming. FishableWaters tracks every splake stocking from state agency reports — use the state links and most-stocked list below to find waters near you.

By state

Most-stocked waters

How to catch them

Splake grow faster than brook trout and are more tolerant of a range of depths than lake trout, so they show up both shallow after stocking and deep once established. Fish them shallow with typical trout presentations right after a stocking, then shift toward deeper, slower presentations as they settle into a lake.

Spoons, spinners, and streamers work well, along with standard bait presentations like nightcrawlers and minnows fished near bottom. Trolling produces once fish have dispersed from the stocking site.

Know your fish

A blend of both parents — the deeply forked tail leans toward lake trout, while the vermiculated pattern on the back echoes brook trout. Coloration is typically olive to gray-green with lighter spotting, sitting visually between the two parent species.

Spring and fall stockings put fresh splake in reach of shore anglers. Ice fishing is popular where splake are established, since they remain active and accessible under ice in a way many lake trout don't.

Freshest splake stockings

Jul 29, 2026Fish LakeUT19,946
Jul 22, 2026Smith and Morehouse ReservoirUT1,751
Jul 22, 2026Crater LakeUT500
Jul 21, 2026Millsite ReservoirUT5,004
Jul 20, 2026Huntington ReservoirUT5,004
Jul 13, 2026Lower Barker ReservoirUT104
Jul 13, 2026Posy LakeUT104
Jul 1, 2026Louis LakeWY1,100
Jul 1, 2026Lower Sunshine ReservoirWY793
Jun 30, 2026Lake HuronMI9,995
Jun 24, 2026Lost Creek ReservoirUT3,527
Jun 24, 2026Porcupine ReservoirUT1,763
Jun 23, 2026Navajo LakeUT6,085
Jun 22, 2026Fish LakeUT35,031
Jun 22, 2026Fish LakeUT36,337

Splake — FAQ

Where can I catch splake?+

Splake are stocked across 5 states, led by Maine, Utah, Michigan, New York and Wyoming. Pick a state below to see every water stocked with splake.

What's the best bait for splake?+

Spoons, spinners, and streamers work well, along with standard bait presentations like nightcrawlers and minnows fished near bottom. Trolling produces once fish have dispersed from the stocking site.

When is the best time to catch splake?+

Spring and fall stockings put fresh splake in reach of shore anglers. Ice fishing is popular where splake are established, since they remain active and accessible under ice in a way many lake trout don't.

How many waters are stocked with splake?+

71 waters across 5 states hold splake on record, updated daily from agency stocking reports.