Splake facts for kids
The splake is a special kind of fish. It's a mix of two different fish species: a brook trout and a lake trout. This type of mixed animal is called a hybrid. Splake are often found in lakes and are known for being good to catch!
What is a Splake?
A splake is a unique fish created by combining two different types of trout. It gets its name from its parents. The word "splake" comes from "speckled trout" (another name for brook trout) and "lake trout." People have been using this name since at least the 1880s.
How is a Splake Made?
Splake are born when a male brook trout mates with a female lake trout. This is usually done by people in fish hatcheries. Hatcheries are places where fish are raised. They help create splake to stock lakes for fishing.
Splake vs. Brookinaw
You might wonder if you can mix the parents the other way around. Yes, you can! When a male lake trout mates with a female brook trout, the fish created is sometimes called a "brookinaw." However, splake are generally more common and easier to raise successfully.
