Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Upper Carters Pond fishing
Upper Carters Pond fishing has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Tiger Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 39
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 5.2 in
- Elevation
- 4,055.1 ft
Fish at Upper Carters Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 4, 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Tiger Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 19, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk How Upper Carters Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 2014 and 2015.
Fish stocked in 2011
3,094
Fish stocked in 2012
3,014
Fish stocked in 2013
2,999
Fish stocked in 2016
3,157
Fish stocked in 2017
3,280
Fish stocked in 2018
3,003
Fish stocked in 2019
3,517
Fish stocked in 2020
2,555
Fish stocked in 2021
2,510
Fish stocked in 2022
2,546
Fish stocked in 2023
3,826
Fish stocked in 2024
2,503
Fish stocked in 2025
4,599
Fish stocked in 2026
2,524
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,015 | 3.09 in | report |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,509 | 4.2 in | report |
| July 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,469 | 9.48 in | report |
| June 19, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 4.03 in | report |
| May 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,055 | 3.31 in | report |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,450 | 7.32 in | report |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 125 | 12.03 in | report |
| June 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 3.25 in | report |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | 4.76 in | report |
| September 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 534 | 10 in | report |
| June 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 438 | 12 in | report |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 3.38 in | report |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,526 | 4.43 in | report |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 322 | 11.67 in | report |
| June 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,546 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.19 in | report |
| May 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 4.62 in | report |
| May 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.12 in | report |
| May 14, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 2.94 in | report |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,545 | 3.73 in | report |
| June 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 509 | 9.51 in | report |
| June 4, 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 16, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.04 in | report |
| May 16, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | 4.33 in | report |
| May 15, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 15, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.77 in | report |
| June 23, 2017 | Brook Trout | 250 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.33 in | report |
| May 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,530 | 4.09 in | report |
| June 10, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 947 | 3.51 in | report |
| June 10, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 554 | 3.52 in | report |
| May 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 12.2 in | report |
| April 22, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,506 | 4.52 in | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.99 in | report |
| May 24, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,499 | 4.03 in | report |
| May 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 3.02 in | report |
| May 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,514 | 4.18 in | report |
| June 15, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,513 | 3.26 in | report |
| May 17, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,581 | 4.26 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lewistown
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
Day-use FWP fishing access site north of Lewistown off Hwy 191 (6906 US Hwy 191), marked by an FWP "Upper Carter" sign. About 30 acres, with a gravel boat ramp and toilet; no camping.
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Carters Pond?
Fishing Upper Carters Pond usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 39 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 5.2 in. Brook Trout was last stocked June 4, 2019, averaging 4.6 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked June 19, 2025, averaging 4 in.
When is Upper Carters Pond stocked?
Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2014 and 2015.
How big are the fish stocked at Upper Carters Pond?
Stocked fish average 5.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.2 in. Brook Trout average 4.6 in. Tiger Trout average 4 in.
How do you get on Upper Carters Pond?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Lewistown. Facilities include restrooms. Day-use FWP fishing access site north of Lewistown off Hwy 191 (6906 US Hwy 191), marked by an FWP "Upper Carter" sign. About 30 acres, with a gravel boat ramp and toilet; no camping.
Which lakes near Upper Carters Pond were stocked more recently?
Upper Frog Pond (6.6 mi) and Hansen Reservoir (11.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Upper Frog Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Hansen Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.