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.

Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and bluegill.

Calling all riders! 🐎 Don't miss our upcoming Ride with a Ranger trail ride next Saturday, October 10th at 10:00 AM.Chec...
10/03/2026

Calling all riders! 🐎 Don't miss our upcoming Ride with a Ranger trail ride next Saturday, October 10th at 10:00 AM.

Check out the event page for full details on the meeting location, trailer parking, and other important information. See you on the trail!

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That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made this season so special. Here's a few photos that needed needed to be share...
10/02/2026

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made this season so special. Here's a few photos that needed needed to be shared! We are looking forward to next year already!

Happy October! 🎃Friendly reminder that our hours changed today:Boat Inspections: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMPark Office: 9:00 AM –...
10/01/2026

Happy October! 🎃

Friendly reminder that our hours changed today:

Boat Inspections: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Park Office: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Also, keep an eye out for all the pelicans on the water today! 🦤

Fun Fact: Unlike Brown Pelicans that dive from the air, American White Pelicans hunt as a team on the surface, swimming together to herd fish into shallow water before scooping them up! 🌊✨

What happens when you turn on the lights after dark? 🔦🦋 You might be surprised by the incredible variety of insects that...
09/30/2026

What happens when you turn on the lights after dark? 🔦🦋

You might be surprised by the incredible variety of insects that appear!

Two stations were set up for the evening—one with a mercury v***r light and one with a black light. Mercury v***r (MV) lights are used because they combine intense ultraviolet (UV) emissions with broad-spectrum light, attracting a fascinating array of nighttime insects. White sheets provided a visible place for the insects to land, making it easier to observe and identify them.

Our presenters was able to identify many common species, while also sharing how the Mile High Bug Club has been documenting nighttime insects for many years. Their ongoing efforts have even contributed to the identification of multiple new species!

One highlight of the evening was the Darker Spotted Straw Moth. Its unusual coloring made it stand out from the crowd and raised the possibility that it could represent a subspecies. What an exciting find!

We are so happy to have hosted the Mile High Bug Club and look forward to more Moth Nights and opportunities to discover the amazing world of nighttime insects in the future!

📢 Schedule Update! Starting tomorrow, October 1st, our office hours will be changing. Our new hours will be 9:00 AM – 4:...
09/30/2026

📢 Schedule Update! Starting tomorrow, October 1st, our office hours will be changing. Our new hours will be 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Happy Monday, Anglers! Here is the fishing report for the week of 9/27/26. 🎣
09/28/2026

Happy Monday, Anglers! Here is the fishing report for the week of 9/27/26. 🎣

🚨 ATTENTION BOATERS 🚨Starting October 1st, our operating hours are changing! 🗓️🕗 New Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM⚠️ Weekday ...
09/26/2026

🚨 ATTENTION BOATERS 🚨

Starting October 1st, our operating hours are changing! 🗓️

🕗 New Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

⚠️ Weekday Inspections Update:

There will no longer be an inspector stationed at the boat ramp during the week. If you arrive Monday–Friday, please call the number posted on the front door to reach an inspector. 📱🚤

Inspections are required before launching.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our waters safe and clean!

09/25/2026

Our office phones are down today. While we work on getting our phones fixed, please call 719-220-0197 with any questions.

A huge thanks the AHS Crew. Some major trail work was accomplished last week at Trinidad Lake
09/22/2026

A huge thanks the AHS Crew. Some major trail work was accomplished last week at Trinidad Lake

Happy Monday, Anglers! Here is the fishing report for the week of 9/20/26. 🐟🎣
09/21/2026

Happy Monday, Anglers! Here is the fishing report for the week of 9/20/26. 🐟🎣

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32610 State Highway 12
Trinidad, CO
81082

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(719) 846-6951

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