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Carter Lake Conditions

Current Conditions

Park Elevation 5760'
Report Last Updated: 2/5/2012
These reports are updated only when conditions change

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Park Situation

All Boat Ramps are now CLOSED for the winter season

The boat ramp will reopen April 1st.

We need your input about our annual permit structure and format! Please visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources and click "We need your input" for a short survey regarding annual permits. Comments will be accepted through March 15, 2012. Thanks for your time and help.

Shower House in the Eagle Day Use area is CLOSED November - April.

The Swim Beach is CLOSED for the season.

2012 Annual permits are now available. Daily and Annual Park Permits may be purchased from the Bison Visitor's Center front desk or from Rangers in the field.

Daily Self-Serve permits are available at the Information Kiosks located at the North and South Entrance Stations.

Fishing Conditions

New Walleye Regulation - All walleye longer than 21 inches in length, must be returned to the water immediately.

Daily bag limit for walleye is three (3) fish, 21 inches or less in length.

Trout were stocked October 11th.

For more current conditions and stocking reports please check with the Division of Wildlife at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Reports/StatewideConditions/

Or join our fishing forum at www.fishexplorer.com to send and recieve messages from fellow anglers and share your fishing knowledge!

Water Level & Boat Ramps

Carter Lake boat ramps are closed for the season. They will reopen April 1st.

Water Elevation

Maximum Pool Elevation - 5,759 ft.
Current Pool Elevation - 5,711 ft.

Carter Lake Marina

Carter Lake Marina is CLOSED for the Season.

Please call (970) 667-1062 for questions or more information.

Or you can visit their website at: http://www.carterlakemarina.com/

Camping

Camping reservations may now be made up to 180 days in advance.

You may reserve a campsites by visiting www.larimercamping.com or call 1(800)397-7795. Self-Serve vehicle permits are available at the Information Kiosks next to the Entrance Stations. Please do NOT put camping fees in the self-serve permit envelopes. Camping fees will be collected by a Ranger if you do not have a reservation.

Water is available at Big Thompson Campground, Upper Eagle Campground and Flatiron Campground. Water at the other areas, including the dump station, has been turned off for the season.

Both Electric and Non-electric sites are now $15/night through March. This does NOT include vehicle passes.

Wildlife

Mule Deer and Elk are plentiful this time of year.

Please drive carefully as wildlife often gathers near the roads.

Park Events

A complete list of Upcoming Events can be found at http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/news.cfm.

Activities

See the Parks and Open Lands Event Calendar