Lake · Immokalee, Collier, Florida
Lake Trafford
Location Snapshot
Lake Trafford is a shallow natural lake near Immokalee in southwest Florida, where marshy shoreline and aquatic vegetation shape a distinctly subtropical warmwater fishery. Largemouth bass and black crappie are principal targets, with bluegill adding a panfish component to this compact inland lake.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
67°F
Wind
9 mph N
Wind gust
23 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 81°F / Low 66°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Mostly clear
High 81°F / Low 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 68°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 65°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Trafford.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Lake Trafford at Immokalee. Black crappie and bluegill are common and established. Channel catfish are present and established.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Immokalee, Collier, Florida
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Immokalee
County
Collier
Management Category
Warmwater natural lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Trafford.
Regulation Summary
Florida inland fishing regulations apply. Confirm current FWC seasons, limits, and any lake-specific notices.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available