Reservoir

Carter Lake

, Colorado

Bureau of Reclamation reservoir of about 1,144 water-surface acres, managed for recreation by Larimer County Parks. Reclamation lists rainbow trout, salmon and largemouth bass as the primary sport fish.

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Surface area1,144 acres

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Shoreline—

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Species

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Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Boat rampsPublic
Three ramps with 10 launch lanes in total, per Reclamation.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Carter Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you fish.

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Local tips

Rainbow trout are a primary target.
Three ramps with 10 lanes make launching easy even on busy days.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.