Trinidad Lake State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Trinidad Lake State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife The mild climate and large lake are ideal for water sports. All types of boaters appreciate the open waters and modern services.
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Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill.

Current Trinidad Lake fishing report.
06/08/2026

Current Trinidad Lake fishing report.

Back by popular demand! Our amphitheater lineup this week is packed with visitor favorites. From fascinating wildlife an...
06/08/2026

Back by popular demand! Our amphitheater lineup this week is packed with visitor favorites. From fascinating wildlife and stargazing opportunities to live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a memorable week at Trinidad Lake State Park! 🦇🌙🎵

06/05/2026

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Hook your lines, not your wallet! 🎣 This weekend, June 6th & 7th, is Free Fishing Weekend!Whether you’re introducing the...
06/03/2026

Hook your lines, not your wallet! 🎣 This weekend, June 6th & 7th, is Free Fishing Weekend!

Whether you’re introducing the kids to the water or trying it out for the first time, you can fish without a license all weekend long.

A few quick rules to keep in mind:

🐟Bag and size limits still apply (keep it fair for everyone!).

🚙A park pass is still required to enter the park.

Grab your rods and come enjoy the water! ☀️

Hello Anglers! Here is our most up-to-date fishing report from 5/31. We have also shared photos of the catches from last...
06/01/2026

Hello Anglers! Here is our most up-to-date fishing report from 5/31. We have also shared photos of the catches from last week.

Happy Fishing! 🎣

🎣 Free Fishing Weekend is here! 🐟✨The first weekend in June means anyone-resident or visitor-can fish Colorado's waters ...
06/01/2026

🎣 Free Fishing Weekend is here! 🐟✨
The first weekend in June means anyone-resident or visitor-can fish Colorado's waters for free! No license required. (Just remember: all standard bag limits, size restrictions, and gear rules still apply! ⚠️)

We have two awesome evening programs lined up at the park to get you ready:
🔥 Friday @ 7:00 PM – Cozy up at the amphitheater for a Ranger Talk under the stars. 🌌
🌊 Saturday @ 7:00 PM – Learn essential tips from Master Angler Jim Muzzulin on fishing responsibly in drought conditions. Meet us at Viola Picnic Pavilion for this presentation.

🌞🎣🦇 Memorial Day Weekend was a blast at Trinidad Lake State Park! 🏞️Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun and sa...
06/01/2026

🌞🎣🦇 Memorial Day Weekend was a blast at Trinidad Lake State Park! 🏞️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun and safe holiday weekend. We enjoyed two bat programs, where visitors learned about these fascinating nighttime flyers. 🦇🌜

Our young anglers learned how to set a hook, safely handle a fish, and spent some time watching bobbers in hopes of landing the big one. 🎣🐟

We wrapped up the weekend with a beautiful hike through Longs Canyon on Monday morning, exploring the area's unique history, geology, and wildlife. 🚶‍♀️🌿⛰️

Thank you for spending part of your weekend with us—we loved hosting you and look forward to seeing you again soon! 💙

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Bird and Wildlife Sightings Through May! 🪺We kicked off May with a birding adventure in Riley Canyon, where birders Ira ...
05/31/2026

Bird and Wildlife Sightings Through May! 🪺

We kicked off May with a birding adventure in Riley Canyon, where birders Ira and Tammy Sanders documented an impressive 26 bird species in just over an hour! Their enthusiasm for birding is contagious, and they have graciously offered to help with future birding outings, so keep an eye out for upcoming park programs.

🦆 Trinidad Lake State Park provides an important resting place for migratory birds, making it a fantastic destination for birdwatchers of all experience levels. Throughout the month, visitors also helped update the Wildlife Sightings Board in the Visitor Center with birds and other wildlife observed around the park.

Whether you're new to birding or a seasoned observer, we invite you to help us keep our Birds of Trinidad Lake pamphlet up to date by sharing your sightings. Every observation helps us better understand and celebrate the incredible diversity of wildlife that calls Trinidad Lake home.

Stop by the Visitor Center to view the Wildlife Sightings Board, add your observations, and see what others have discovered!

🐦 What birds or wildlife have you spotted lately?

🐞🪳 What makes a true bug a true bug? 🪳🐞A prominent, triangle-shaped scutellum is one feature that helps identify a true ...
05/31/2026

🐞🪳 What makes a true bug a true bug? 🪳🐞

A prominent, triangle-shaped scutellum is one feature that helps identify a true bug. Many true bugs, such as boxelder bugs, also use a specialized needle-like mouthpart called a proboscis (or stylet) to pierce and feed.

🤔 Fun fact: Cockroaches spend a surprising amount of time grooming themselves, yet they still manage to walk through some pretty dirty places!

These were just a few of the fascinating facts shared during tonight's bug presentation by Professor Cliff Wiening of the Biology Department at Trinidad State College.

🦗🔍 Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about the incredible world of insects!

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Nice saugeye!
05/26/2026

Nice saugeye!

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32610 State Highway 12
Trinidad, CO
81082

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(719) 846-6951

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