I'm assuming you are talking about Tiger Trout? If so, in the future please try to refrain from harvesting them. Tiger Trout are a Brook/Brown Trout hybrid and are unable to reproduce. They are often stocked by the state for anglers to pursue and are sought after for their large size and ability to make a rod bend. Another reason they may be stocked is to keep other unwanted fish populations under control as they will typically outgrow the unwanted fish and predate on them.
I have no problem with harvesting trout and I often keep brookies or rainbows for the frying pan myself, just be sure you are keeping fish in a sustainable manner.
I'm not familiar with the lakes you fished, and don't know all the specifics of the situation, so I am trying to speak to a more broad sense of fishing for Tiger Trout. Very fun and challenging fish to catch (so good for you!), but should be released.
Don't want to derail the thread, just want to put this information out there for anyone looking to chase trout!
Tight lines!
- Kyle