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Carter Lake Conditions

Current Conditions

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Park Elevation 5760'
Report Last Updated: 5/22/2012
These reports are updated only when conditions change

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Park Situation

FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in place effective April 12th.

Campfires are allowed in metal grates only
No fires allowed at boat-in campsites
Fuel stoves and grills okay (no charcoal)
No open flames outside of metal grates (no tiki torches)
No smoking outside unless on established roads or parking areas or within a vehicle

Shower House in the Eagle Day Use is open.

The Swim Beach is open for the season.

2012 Annual permits are available. Daily and Annual Park Permits may be purchased from the Department of Natural Resources Administrative Office located at 1800 S. CR 31 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.

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 North boat ramp and South Shore boat ramp are open 7 days a week from 6 am - 10 pm.

North Pines boat ramp is open Wednesday-Sunday 6 am - 10 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Water Elevation

Maximum Pool Elevation - 5,759 ft.
Current Pool Elevation - 5,737 ft. and rising

Water Temperature - 55 degrees.

Carter Lake Marina

Carter Lake Marina is open.

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.

The dump station on CR 8E by Gate 1 is now open for the season.

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