Trinity Lake has good populations of both
largemouth and smallmouth bass. The
dredger piles at the head of the lake,
as well as other structures found in the
coves and points throughout the lake provide
excellent bass fishing for most of the
year. Spring always provides the hottest
action, however, as both species move into
the shoreline to spawn. March through June
are the favorite months for experienced
bass anglers.
Rainbow trout are found throughout the
lake all-year-long. During the spring, they can be found most
anywhere as they cruise the lake surface to feed on aquatic
insects. As the lake waters are warmed by the summer sun, these
fish school up at the mouths of the major tributaries, such
as the Stuarts Fork, Swift Creek, and at the Main Stem and East
Fork of the Trinity River. Boat and shoreline anglers seldom
go without action using the usual baits, and even fly anglers
report good fishing on occasion.
The lake also has a population of catfish
and kokanee salmon.
