Douglas County · lake · 29 acres
Carter Lake
Carter Lake is a lake in Douglas County, Oregon, stocked with Rainbow Trout. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon'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
66°
50°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Fog
63°
54°
14 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
65°
55°
12 mph
15%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Feb 1, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 1,000 planned
Mar 8, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 1,000 planned
Apr 5, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 1,000 planned
Apr 26, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 800 planned
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
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
- Carter Lake Creek0.8 mi
- Loon Lake1.2 mi
- Lost Lake1.4 mi
- Siltcoos River1.5 mi
- Erhart Lake1.5 mi
- Crown Z Lake1.7 mi
- Georgia Lake1.6 mi
- Siltcoos Lagoon1.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Carter Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carter Lake?+
Carter Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Douglas County, Oregon. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Carter Lake?+
Yes — Oregon 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 Douglas County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.