Splake
Salvelinus namaycush x fontinalis
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Nightcrawlers
Effective on a hook or rigged on a jighead.
- Minnows
Shiners or dace are good choices.
- Mealworms
Good for ice fishing and casting.
- Waxworms
Attracts fish with their scent and movement.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Classic choice, effective in varying conditions.
- Rapala Original Floater 07CrankbaitBuy
Trolled or cast, imitates injured baitfish.
- Daredevle SpoonSpoonBuy
Retrieve with an erratic action for best results.
- Tube JigJigBuy
Hop along the bottom for best results
- Mister Twister Curly Tail GrubSoft PlasticBuy
Versatile, can be rigged many ways.
Techniques
Splake often hold near structure or drop-offs, so focus your efforts in those areas; vary your retrieve until you find what they're hitting.
Where to Find Splake
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Splake?+
Popular baits for Splake include Nightcrawlers, Minnows, Mealworms, Waxworms, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Splake often hold near structure or drop-offs, so focus your efforts in those areas; vary your retrieve until you find what they're hitting.
Where can I catch Splake?+
Splake can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Ontario, Canada; Maine, United States; Utah, United States. WikiCatch lists 282 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Splake get?+
Splake (Salvelinus namaycush x fontinalis) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 10 kg in weight.