splake
Americannoun
PLURAL
splakesPLURAL
splakenoun
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Origin of splake
First recorded in 1950–55; sp(eckled trout) + lake (trout)
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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
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