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FloridaNatural lake, 1,630 acres, Collier County

Lake Trafford conditions today

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19.65ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 12 to 18 kt, gusts to 33 kt, high near 83°F. Tuesday: NE wind 11 to 18 kt, gusts to 32 kt, high near 84°F.

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Water level

19.65ft NGVD29

-0.01 ft in 7 days

0.87 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Trafford was at 19.65 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 20.52 ft, so the lake is 0.87 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Florida
County
Collier County
Surface area
1,630 acres
USGS gauge
02291200, Lake Trafford near Immokalee, Fla.
Coordinates
26.4326° N, 81.4832° W

About Lake Trafford

Set in Collier County, Florida, Lake Trafford is a 1,630-acre natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02291200 (Lake Trafford near Immokalee, Fla.). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Lake Trafford questions

Is it windy on Lake Trafford today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 12 to 18 kt, gusts to 33 kt, high near 83°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Lake Trafford right now?

Lake Trafford was at 19.65 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 20.52 ft, so the lake is 0.87 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Lake Trafford?

Lake Trafford covers about 1,630 acres (2.5 square miles) of surface water.

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