Lake Trafford
Lake Trafford
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- Species
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Lake Trafford is a 1,500-acre natural lake located near Immokalee in Collier County, Florida. As the largest lake in south Florida after Lake Okeechobee, it serves as the headwaters for several important ecosystems including Corkscrew Swamp, CREW lands, and Camp Keais Strand. The lake has undergone significant restoration efforts following fish kills in the 1990s and 2000s, with a major dredging operation removing over 6 million cubic yards of muck from the lake bottom. These restoration efforts have proven successful, transforming Lake Trafford into a revitalized fishing destination known for its improving water quality and thriving fish populations.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Lake Trafford and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Blue Tilapia
Oreochromis aureus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Dollar Sunfish
Lepomis marginatus
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
Oscar
Astronotus ocellatus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Spotted Sunfish
Lepomis punctatus
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
Fish stocking schedule
Latest 5 stockings
- Largemouth Bass52,042 fish · Fingerlings2023–24
- Largemouth Bass60,000 fish2022–23
- Largemouth Bass15,633 fish2021–22
- Largemouth Bass16,251 fish2021–22
- Largemouth Bass10,712 fish2021–22
Source
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabFishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Lake Trafford. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Lake Trafford
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Florida licenses and regulations
Florida Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Florida Fishing License
Youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license, although they must abide by all other fishing regulations such as gear type, bag and size limits. They may, however, be asked to provide proof of age.
Florida Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Florida Stream Access Laws
Florida access law holds pretty close to the federal definition of navigability, but some state cases suggest that it’s a bit more lenient, and recognizes recreation as a determinant of what’s navigable. The public may use navigable waters up to the high water mark so long as they access through public lands. There are, however, some exceptions where submerged land was either granted into private control before statehood, or sold by the state into private hands.
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