Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last June 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Carter Lake fishing
Carter Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1963, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 24, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 1963
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,474 ft
Fish at Carter Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last June 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 1 plant · last June 24, 2020
Last stocked June 24, 2020 · avg 2.1 in · 1 plant
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 1 plant · last August 4, 1963 Last stocked August 4, 1963 · 1 plant
Arctic Grayling species guideHow Carter Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 40 years between 1963 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1963
105
Fish stocked in 1976
12,000
Fish stocked in 1980
9,600
Fish stocked in 1983
9,500
Fish stocked in 1986
9,300
Fish stocked in 1988
9,527
Fish stocked in 1994
10,155
Fish stocked in 1995
20,030
Fish stocked in 1996
10,000
Fish stocked in 2000
10,000
Fish stocked in 2001
5,000
Fish stocked in 2002
5,000
Fish stocked in 2004
5,023
Fish stocked in 2006
2,762
Fish stocked in 2008
4,774
Fish stocked in 2010
5,000
Fish stocked in 2012
5,000
Fish stocked in 2014
5,400
Fish stocked in 2016
2,818
Fish stocked in 2018
2,801
Fish stocked in 2020
4,790
Fish stocked in 2022
2,790
Fish stocked in 2024
2,790
Fish stocked in 2026
2,789
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,789 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,790 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,790 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 24, 2020 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 24, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,790 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 19, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,801 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,818 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 18, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,400 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 10, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 12, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 19, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 4,774 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 31, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,762 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 11, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,023 | 2 in | report |
| August 15, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 1, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 19, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 24, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 19, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 10,015 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 19, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 10,015 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 22, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 10,155 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 28, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 9,527 | 2 in | report |
| September 1, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 9,300 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 30, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 9,500 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 30, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 9,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 14, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 4, 1963 | Arctic Grayling | 105 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Moose Pass, AK
- Facilities
- camping
Carter Lake Trail, an old jeep road in Chugach National Forest, starts at Mile 33 to 34 of the Seward Highway at a trailhead with parking and toilets. It climbs about 986 ft in the first 1.5 to 2 miles, then levels out on the 3.4-mile route to Carter and Crescent lakes, with designated campsites.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Carter Lake
The trail to Carter Lake involves a steep climb of 986 feet in 2.0 miles. Visitors should expect muddy conditions during the spring and after rainfall. Snow can remain in this area until early June. A creek flowing into Carter Lake is wide and without a bridge, so expect to get wet. Use caution with bear and moose, and Giardia could be present. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Carter Lake
Carter Lake is inside Chugach National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Carter Lake?
Fishing Carter Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 24 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 24, 2026, averaging 2.1 in. Arctic Char was last stocked June 24, 2020, averaging 2.1 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked August 4, 1963.
When is Carter Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 24, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1963, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 40 years between 1963 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Carter Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.1 in. Arctic Char average 2.1 in.
How do you get on Carter Lake?
The nearest town is Moose Pass, AK. Facilities include camping. Carter Lake Trail, an old jeep road in Chugach National Forest, starts at Mile 33 to 34 of the Seward Highway at a trailhead with parking and toilets. It climbs about 986 ft in the first 1.5 to 2 miles, then levels out on the 3.4-mile route to Carter and Crescent lakes, with designated campsites.