Fergus County, MT
Carters Pond
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Around Carters Pond
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Carters Pond is a pond in Fergus County, Montana. State records show it stocked 53 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, largemouth bass and brook trout. 51,347 rainbow trout have gone in across 48 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Carters Pond. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
53 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 496 | 7.7" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,027 | 4.2" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,008 | 4.3" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 1,015 | 7.3" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 80 | 12.0" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,040 | 4.8" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 520 | 7.8" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,008 | 4.4" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee X Erwin - Ennis | 514 | 7.6" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 250 | 11.7" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 571 | 5.8" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
| May 19, 2021 | Rainbow Trout · Arlee | 1,001 | 4.6" | Big Springs Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 53. Stocking records for 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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