| Splake trout are a hybrid species, produced by | | | | surface using light tackle or flies, though deeper lures |
| reproduction between the lake and brook trout. Adult | | | | may be required in the summer months when the fish |
| growth in splake trout is faster than in either of its two | | | | retreat to deeper waters. |
| parent species, with many fish known to grow as long | | | | Maine is home to hundreds of ideal splake trout fishing |
| as 18 inches in length in just two years. Their | | | | locations, with over 50 lakes dedicated to the breeding |
| appearance is very similar to that of the brook trout, | | | | and fishing of splake trout alone. Some of the best |
| though the presence of a slightly forked tail helps | | | | fishing locations in Maine are the Messalonskee Lake, |
| distinguish the splake trout from the brook trout. In | | | | Kennebec River and Baxtor State Park, all of which |
| recent years, splake trout have primarily been bred for | | | | are absolutely teeming with splake trout. However, no |
| their fishing opportunity, and are now present | | | | matter where in Maine your fishing trip takes you, |
| throughout most of Mains freshwater rivers and lakes. | | | | youre unlikely to be very far away from a prime |
| Due to the ease of which splake trout can be bred, | | | | splake trout location. |
| their presence is not uncommon, with the species now | | | | Splake trout make the perfect introductory catch, |
| found throughout the US and Canada. | | | | offering beginner and experienced anglers alike the |
| The major advantage of the splake trout is the relative | | | | opportunity to land fantastic fish. Couple this with their |
| ease of which it can be caught all year round, making it | | | | relative abundance and reasonably good size, and you |
| a firm favourite with anglers from around the world. | | | | have one of the best game fish available in Maine. |
| Like many other species, splake trout prefer the colder, | | | | Whether you prefer a quiet day by the river or a more |
| deeper waters, and can be found in almost any | | | | adventurous boat trip out onto the lake, a little patience |
| freshwater location during the winter. In the spring and | | | | will yield great rewards when looking to land splake |
| autumn months, splake trout can be caught near the | | | | trout. |