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Splake

Splake

Splake are a hybrid cross between brook trout (female) and lake trout (male), creating a genetically stable fish capable of reproduction, though natural reproduction has never been documented in Wyoming waters.

Physical Characteristics:
  • These hybrids exhibit characteristics intermediate between their parent species, typically showing a slightly forked tail inherited from lake trout genetics while maintaining some of the coloration patterns similar to brook trout.

What to know

Habitat Distribution

  • In Wyoming, splake are primarily found through stocking programs.
  • Their limited distribution in Wyoming means focusing efforts on known stocked waters will yield the best results.

Key Locations

  • Jim Bridger Pond near Green River and Rock Springs.

Specific Spots

  • Deep-water areas and points.
  • Shorelines adjacent to submerged flats and ridges close to deep water.
  • Depths over 30 feet.
  • Shallow, rocky areas near tributaries during spawning season.

Splake FAQ

Answers from onWater's species guide.

What are the best lures and bait for Splake in Wyoming?

Spoons, jigs, and spinners. Soft-bodied jigs 2-4 inches in length. Lures that glow are particularly effective early and late in the day or when casting to depths over 30 feet. Live minnows and small spoon lures are considered some of the best bait options.

What flies work for Splake in Wyoming?

Standard dry flies, nymphs, and streamers are effective, with specific patterns varying by season.

When is the best time to fish for Splake in Wyoming?

Ice fishing can be particularly productive for splake, as they are often more catchable in winter than either lake trout or brook trout.

How do you catch Splake in Wyoming?

Casting or trolling with spoons, jigs, and spinners along deep-water areas and points. Count down lures until you find bottom, then retrieve just before hitting the bottom on subsequent casts. When boat fishing, trolling techniques similar to those used for lake trout are effective.

What do Splake eat?

Their diet shifts with age - juveniles primarily feed on invertebrates during their first year, then transition to a more piscivorous diet focusing on fish forage. They exhibit flexible feeding habits and will consume smelts, white perch, yellow perch, crayfish, sunfish, and minnows.

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