When was Carrot Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (brook trout, 2,500 fish), according to Minnesota agency reports.

Is Carrot Lake stocked often?

Number 16 of 52 stocked waters in Cook County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Minnesota waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Carrot Lake?

Brook trout (7 stockings, 19,009 fish).

Carrot Lake trout stocking

Cook County, Minnesota · lake · 1,997 ft elevation

Carrot Lake was last stocked in 2025; Minnesota publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 7 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

2025

yearly total, no date published

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

7 stockings

since 2017

Number 16 of 52 stocked waters in Cook County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Minnesota waters on our record.

Weather at Carrot Lake

Overnight
53°F
Chance Rain Showers
26% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
62°F
Rain Showers
77% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
54°F
Rain Showers Likely then Patchy Fog
57% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday
70°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Night
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday
60°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brook trout	7	19,009	2,716

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 2,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly totalLatest date not published	Brook trout	2,500 100 lb

20241 stocking · 2,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly total date not published	Brook trout	2,500 54 lb

20231 stocking · 2,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Yearly total date not published	Brook trout	2,500 60 lb

20211 stocking · 2,500 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,500 fish

20201 stocking · 2,500 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,500 fish

20191 stocking · 4,009 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 4,009 fish

20171 stocking · 2,500 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,500 fish

From Minnesota fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Minnesota fishing regulations.

Where is Carrot Lake?

Cook County, Minnesota. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Minnesota fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Carrot Lake

Shoe Lakelake · 1 mi8 on record
Turnip Lakelake · 2 mi5 on record
Pierz Lakelake · 2 mi4 on record
North Shady Lakelake · 2 mi4 on record
Bench Lakelake · 2 mi4 on record
Vale Lakelake · 3 mi4 on record
Gadwell Lakelake · 4 mi5 on record
Gogebic Lakelake · 4 mi4 on record

All stocked waters in Cook County Stocked this week in Minnesota

Questions about Carrot Lake

When was Carrot Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (brook trout, 2,500 fish), according to Minnesota agency reports.
Is Carrot Lake stocked often?: Number 16 of 52 stocked waters in Cook County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Minnesota waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Carrot Lake?: Brook trout (7 stockings, 19,009 fish).

Stocking data from the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder stocking reports for its designated stream trout lakes, which give yearly totals without stocking dates. We will correct or remove it on request.