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
Trumbull Lake
Clay County, Iowa · about 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Trumbull Lake
In Clay County, Iowa, Trumbull Lake covers about 1,030 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 7.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,340 ft above sea level. Spencer lies about 9.9 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- County
- Clay County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 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
Lakes like Trumbull Lake in Iowa usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 37°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Trumbull Lake
- Spencerabout 9.9 mi west
- Milfordabout 12 mi northwest
- Emmetsburgabout 14 mi east
- Arnolds Parkabout 14 mi northwest
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Questions about Trumbull Lake
What fish are in Trumbull Lake?
Lakes like Trumbull Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Trumbull 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 Trumbull Lake?
About 1,030 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Trumbull Lake?
Spencer is about 9.9 miles west; Milford is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Trumbull Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Trumbull Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
