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Carter Lake
Carter Lake located just outside of Loveland offers excellent trout fishing, thanks in part to frequent stockings. Located near Loveland
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Carter Lake on FishExplorer has 557 historic conditions reports, 361 historic water temperature updates, 251 historic status updates, 393 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
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| Status: | 11.27.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 11.27.24 | |
| Level: | 11.27.24 |
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Carter, Horsetooth, Pinewood, and Flatiron CLOSED (forum) 08.03.24 by Fishful Thinker
Master Angler Records
This lake has 65 records, including 1 bass, 1 panfish, 36 trout, 27 walleye-type species. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Carter Lake is one of two main project storage reservoirs in the east slope distribution system. It is home to several species including largemouth bass, trout, yellow perch, splake and kokanee. With ... Log in for additional details...
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Managing Agency
Larimer County Parks200 W. Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-679-4570 and ext.5 to talk to someone
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FishExplorer Region: Front Range North
Directions
Drive west of Loveland on U.S. Highway 34 to mile marker #85. Watch for the 'Carter Lake' sign....
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Carter Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2013 Carter Lake has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 234,421 58 4,052.2 159,549 0.68 - Since 2010 Carter Lake has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 233,660 376 621.7 299,795 1.28 - Since 2015 Carter Lake has had 8 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 110,661 11,362 9.7 644,345 5.82 - Since 2020 Carter Lake has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 18,720 2,111 8.9 120,488 6.44 - Since 1995 Carter Lake has had 13 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,259,370 5,026 449.5 4,200,448 1.86 - Since 2011 Carter Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,228 17 128.8 5,757 2.58 - Since 2019 Carter Lake has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 272,538 6,277 43.4 1,001,516 3.67 - Since 2015 Carter Lake has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 47,851 82 586.7 65,496 1.37 - Since 2021 Carter Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 7,924 470 16.9 43,850 5.53 - Since 1995 Carter Lake has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 205,729 1,668 123.4 632,446 3.07 - Since 1999 Carter Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 12,900 42 307.0 28,565 2.21
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| 165 | 9/10/2011 | Ogers |
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| 45 | 11/27/2024 | FishDr |
| 36 | 4/14/2024 | nparker |
| 33 | 11/23/2024 | Skookshunter |
| 26 | 9/29/2019 | Hawaiian Punch |
| 23 | 10/29/2021 | fishaddict1123 |
| 20 | 4/17/2022 | boatman2 |
| 17 | 2/2/2024 | eholm |