Boat owners hoping to rent a slip at Larimer County reservoirs can now enter a lottery system that ensures an open process for rental selection. The lottery runs Jan. Submissions can be made for free. Visit the link below for details on how to submit your name. For more information visit the marina lottery page here. Three miles long and about one mile wide, this beautiful 1,acre reservoir is surrounded by 1, acres of public lands. It's a great place for fishing, sailing, water skiing, camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, and rock climbing.
As part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project to divert water from the west slope to the east slope for drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower generation, the reservoir is jointly operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District who manage water levels for irrigation, municipal, and industry use. Larimer County manages recreation. Carter Lake requires entrance and camping permits, and is open year round.
At 5, feet in elevation, it is nestled in the foothills southwest of Loveland, Colorado, and northwest of Berthoud, Colorado. Sky View Campground Now Open - learn more. All Trails Facebook Twitter. Parking at the popular North Boat Ramp can fill on weekends and holidays during the summer.
When the parking lot is full, boats may no longer be launched until space becomes available. Visitors have the best chance of getting a space if they plan to arrive before 10 a. Facebook Twitter. Active wildlife in the area - Please exercise caution and obey all posted speed limits as you approach the Carter Lake area. The wildlife in and around this area is very active and we experience numerous vehicle vs. Carter Lake Boat ramp days and hours vary on a seasonal basis.
View current boat ramp hours. For information regarding the swim beach, call Bureau of Reclamation. Year-round opportunities exist at Carter Lake to catch trout from shore or boat: rainbow, cutthroat, splake, occasional brown trout, walleye and yellow perch. Carter Lake rarely freezes over. Shore anglers can do well even in the dead of winter when other lakes are frozen. Please refer to the regulations brochure printed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife before fishing on any body of water.
