What class is the Trinity River?

The Trinity River is primarily Class II and III and is suitable for rafting and kayaking most of the year. Because Highway 299 West runs adjacent to most of the Trinity River, there are a number of options for tailoring a run to fit your skill level and the time available.



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The Trinity River was ranked the 3rd most polluted river in Texas, being known as The River of Death, with about 912,685 lbs. of litter and about 657 lbs. of toxic discharge found in the river. Over the years these things have been getting better, but the problem is still that pollution is being put in the river.

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The Trinity's pollution in North Texas comes largely from nonindustrial sources, such as sewage treatment plants and urban runoff - water flushed into the river from streets and creeks with each rain.

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Habitat: Alligators are native to the Trinity River watershed or region. Any freshwater habitat is suitable, but alligators are most common in areas with aquatic vegetation and suitable basking sites.

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Species Present: In the Trinity River above Trinity Lake, there are Rainbow and Brown Trout. In the Trinity River below Lewiston Dam, there will be Steelhead (summer and winter runs), Chinook (spring and fall runs), Coho Salmon and Brown Trout.

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