1. a hybrid fish that is a cross between a lake trout and a brook trout
Usage: fishing; biology

Examples

• The angler caught a beautiful splake during his fishing trip to the mountain lake.
• Splake are often stocked in cold-water lakes because they grow faster than pure lake trout.
• The fish hatchery produces splake by crossing female lake trout with male brook trout.
• Many anglers prize splake for their fighting ability and excellent taste.
• The splake population in this reservoir has thrived since they were first introduced.
• Wildlife biologists monitor the splake to ensure they don’t negatively impact native fish species.