Lake Trafford Fishing

“Services available from the marina include boat rentals, guide service, airboat tours, and bait and tackle.”

“Lake Trafford has been an outstanding example of restoration and cooperation.”

“However, there is a small county park located on the lake that provides some bank access.”

“The first TrophyCatch-eligible fish (8 pounds or larger) weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was submitted in 2015, and the largest is a 10 lbs. 7 oz. bass just recently submitted in June 2017.”

“Project activities included a major dredging and muck removal operation (see photo), bass stocking, and native vegetation plantings.”

“Lake Trafford Marina and the park both have public boat ramps.”

“Lake Trafford experienced several large fish kills in the 1990s and 2000s, resulting in a major cooperative lake restoration and enhancement program by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Collier County, and the South Florida Water Management District – Big Cypress Basin.”

“The gravel bed fish attractors installed a few years ago may also provide good bluegill fishing opportunities, especially at the pier.”

“Both crickets and red wigglers have been excellent baits for most anglers.”

“Lake water levels have been lower than typical this wet season but are continuing to increase.”

“Anglers may still catch some bluegill and redear sunfish near the shallow sandy areas and around some of the offshore bulrush and cattails.”