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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Trinidad Lake
Las Animas County, Colorado · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
53°F water, level rising, windy Friday (15 mph S).
About Trinidad Lake
Trinidad Lake spreads over about 1,180 acres in Las Animas County, Colorado.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.1 miles. Its surface is about 6,190 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Trinidad, is about 3.3 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,190 ft
- County
- Las Animas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Colorado, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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
Rising 0.6 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Trinidad Lake
- Trinidadabout 3.3 mi northeast
- Ratonabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Trinidad Lake
What fish are in Trinidad Lake?
Lakes like Trinidad Lake usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Trinidad Lake?
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 Trinidad Lake?
About 1,180 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Trinidad Lake?
Trinidad is about 3.3 miles northeast; Raton is about 17 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Trinidad Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Trinidad Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
