The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Trafford
Collier County, Florida · 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
71°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Trafford
In Collier County, Florida, Lake Trafford covers 1,500 acres; it is a natural lake. Lake Trafford near Immokalee underwent a major muck-removal restoration project that revived its largemouth bass fishery.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.8 miles. At about 20 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Immokalee is about 3.8 miles east.
- Size
- 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Collier County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Trafford
Anglers come to Lake Trafford for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Trafford
- Immokaleeabout 3.8 mi east
- Ave Mariaabout 5.9 mi southeast
- Orangetreeabout 9.8 mi southwest
- Lehigh Acresabout 15 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Trafford
What fish are in Lake Trafford?
Lake Trafford holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Trafford?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Trafford?
1,500 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Trafford?
Immokalee is about 3.8 miles east; Ave Maria is about 5.9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Trafford today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Trafford on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
