Fergus County, MT
Upper Carters Pond
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Around Upper Carters Pond
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Upper Carters Pond is a pond in Fergus County, Montana. State records show it stocked 55 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, brook trout and tiger trout. 68,046 rainbow trout have gone in across 52 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Upper Carters Pond. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
55 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Eagle Lake | 1,015 | 3.1" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,509 | 4.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 1,469 | 9.5" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Tiger Trout(Brook X Brown hybrid) · Wyoming | 500 | 4.0" | Giant Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Eagle Lake | 1,055 | 3.3" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 125 | 12.0" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 1,450 | 7.3" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Eagle Lake | 1,001 | 3.3" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,502 | 4.8" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 534 | 10.0" | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 438 | 12.0" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Eagle Lake | 1,006 | 3.4" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 55. Stocking records for Upper Carters Pond published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
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