Splake

Salvelinus fontinalis x namaycush

A hatchery hybrid between a male brook trout and female lake trout, stocked by Michigan in select lakes (particularly in the U.P. and northern Lower Peninsula) to provide additional trout opportunities.

Seasonal Activity

Jan

Prime

Feb

Prime

Mar

Good

Apr

Good

May

Prime

Jun

Prime

Jul

Good

Aug

Good

Sep

Good

Oct

Good

Nov

Good

Dec

Prime

Best Techniques

ice fishing with tip-ups
trolling spoons
jigging
casting inlets in spring

Top Baits

smelt
shiners
small spoons
tube jigs
salted minnows

Michigan state record: 18.25 lbs, Lake Huron (Presque Isle Co.), 2017