CARTER LAKE

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING COLORADO

Carter Lake


April 16, 2024

Carter Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA, known for its abundance of walleye, smallmouth bass, and trout. The lake offers a range of activities, including camping, hiking, and boating. Fishing tips include using jigs and soft plastics for Walleye and fishing near rocky outcroppings for smallmouth bass. The best time to visit is between May and October, with average temperatures ranging from 60-85°F during the summer months. Visitors can also enjoy the scenery and wildlife of the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
Image Alt Walleye

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Area Boat Ramps

CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Dutcher Field

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Brimmer Park

Converse Softball Complex

Holliday Park

Leo Pando Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

South Cheyenne Community Park

Mylar Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
The Fall River Visitor Center in Colorado is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, the center offers a wealth of ...
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a must-see point of interest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This award-winning visitor center offers informative exhibits, interactive displays, and a wide range ...
DEADMAN LOOKOUT
ALPINE VISITOR CENTER
The Alpine Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The center sits at an elevation of 11,796 feet and offers breathtaking panoramic ...

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