splake

[ spleyk ]

noun

, plural splakes, (especially collectively) splake.

1. the hybrid offspring of a lake trout and a brook trout.

splake

/ spleɪk /

noun

1. a type of hybrid trout bred by Canadian zoologists

Word History and Origins

Origin of splake¹

First recorded in 1950–55; sp(eckled trout) + lake (trout)

Word History and Origins

Origin of splake¹

from sp ( eckled ) + lake ( trout )

Example Sentences

Last week, the Utah DWR announced new state records for the black crappie, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, golden trout and splake fish.

From Fox News

In a notable turn of events, Cade Tebbs set a catch-and-release record when he reeled in a splake from Fish Lake on January 4.

From Fox News

However, angler David MacKay broke Tebbs’ recent record when he caught an even larger splake from Fish Lake.

From Fox News

In the Lake Michigan lake trout management units of MM 1 through MM 4, lake trout and splake will be managed under a new minimum size limit of 15 inches.

From Washington Times

In the Lake Michigan lake trout management units of MM 6 through MM 8, the lake trout and splake possession season was changed to open all year.

From Washington Times