Jefferson County · lake · 5 acres
Carter Lake
Carter Lake is a lake in Jefferson County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
79°
59°
22 mph
14%
Fri
Drizzle
75°
55°
13 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
76°
58°
11 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- South Beaver Creek2.1 mi
- Gross Reservoir2.9 mi
- Beaver Creek2.4 mi
- South Beaver Creek3.8 mi
- Beaver Creek4.0 mi
- Deer Creek4.6 mi
- Thorn Lake4.3 mi
- Slough Pond5.7 mistocked Jul 10, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Carter Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carter Lake?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Carter Lake?+
Carter Lake is a lake in Jefferson County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.