What species are stocked in Carter Lake?

On record: Rainbow Trout. Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Carter Lake

37 records Last reported: May 9, 2024

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Carter Lake was on May 9, 2024: 1,060 Rainbow Trout (Legals, 2.41 fish/lb).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County: Pierce
Species on record: Rainbow Trout
Records: 37 records
Official source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife report

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Carter Lake location context

Approximate · county context

Carter LakePierce County only Chambers Creek 12.0007Pierce County only Lake TappsPierce County only American LakePierce County only Bradley LakePierce County only

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Stocking history

37 records from April 20, 1995 to May 9, 2024. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2024 2 records

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 9, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,060	Legals, 2.41 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 9, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	5	Legals, 0.37 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2023 2 records

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 1, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.36 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 1, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	53	Legals, 0.2 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2022 2 records

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 27, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,060	Legals, 2.44 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 27, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	60	Legals, 0.2 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2021 2 records

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 21, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.16 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 21, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	25	Legals, 0.41 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2020 2 records

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
June 5, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 5, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	62	Legals, 0.16 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2019 2 records

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 17, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.43 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 17, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	12	Legals, 0.2 fish/lb	EELLS SPRINGS		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 20, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.3 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2017 2 records

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 26, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,400	Legals, 2 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 24, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	133	Legals, 0.8 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2016 2 records

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 26, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,120	Legals, 2.3 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 26, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	205	Legals, 0.67 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2015 2 records

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 15, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 15, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	250	Legals, 0.67 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 15, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 16, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 13, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 26, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.6 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 16, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 3.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 21, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 3.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 10, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 3.7 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 12, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2006 1 record

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 18, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 3 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 13, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 4 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 9, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.7 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 8, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 3 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 8, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 3.1 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2000 1 record

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 7, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	Legals, 4 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1999 2 records

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 12, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	Legals, 4 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 12, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	6	Legals, 0.5 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 17, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	900	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	ARMY NP(AMERICAN LK)	released 1998-04-17 to 1998-04-20; released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 20, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	Legals, 3.8 fish/lb	PUYALLUP HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

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Data source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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