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Carter Lake Reservoir

Colorado, United States

4.3Β·760 catches

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Carter Lake Reservoir fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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27 days ago

Brown trout

23 in Β· 6 lb

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Tiger muskellunge

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Carter Lake Reservoir is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Walleye, and Largemouth bass.

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40Β°20β€²2.6β€³N 105Β°13β€²9.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Carter Lake Reservoir, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Carter Lake Reservoir fishing

Carter Lake Reservoir is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°20β€²2.6β€³N 105Β°13β€²9.2β€³W
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The most common species in Carter Lake Reservoir are:
  • Rainbow trout - 165 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 53 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 36 members reported to have caught this fish
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