Carter Lake trout stocking
Pierce County, Washington · lake · about 259 ft elevation
Carter Lake was last stocked 29 months ago (May 9, 2024). We have 9 stockings on record since Apr 24, 2017. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 22 of 43 stocked waters in Pierce County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: CLOVER CREEK NEAR TILLICUM, WA (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 58°F
- Flow
- 0 cfs
- Gage height
- 13.85 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Carter Lake
- Tonight54°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain37% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
- Tuesday62°FLight Rain Likely63% rain · wind 10 to 16 mph
- Tuesday Night47°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Areas Of Fog20% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
- Wednesday65°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny2% rain · wind 0 to 7 mph
- Wednesday Night47°FMostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Thursday66°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny6% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Carter Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 15 | 8,870 | 591 |
Stocking history
20241 stocking · 1,065 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,065 454 lb | 374 days | Eells Springs |
20231 stocking · 1,053 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,053 689 lb | 369 days | Eells Springs |
20221 stocking · 1,120 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 1,120 734 lb | 341 days | Eells Springs |
20211 stocking · 1,025 fish
- May 21 rainbow trout, 1,025 fish
20201 stocking · 1,062 fish
- Jun 5 rainbow trout, 1,062 fish
20191 stocking · 1,012 fish
- May 17 rainbow trout, 1,012 fish
20181 stocking · 1,000 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
20172 stockings · 1,533 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 1,400 fish
- Apr 24 rainbow trout, 133 fish
From Washington 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: Washington fishing regulations.
Where is Carter Lake?
Pierce County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Carter Lake
- American Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- Steilacoom Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 2, 2026
- Lake Louiselake · 3 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
- Spanaway Lakelake · 4 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
- Wapato Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Florence Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 15, 2025
- Bradley Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- Lake St Clairlake · 13 mistocked Sep 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Pierce CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Carter Lake
- When was Carter Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 9, 2024 (rainbow trout, 1,065 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Carter Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Carter Lake stocked often?
- Number 22 of 43 stocked waters in Pierce County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Carter Lake?
- Rainbow trout (15 stockings, 8,870 fish).
- How warm is the water near Carter Lake?
- The nearest USGS gage read 58°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.