Carter
A 31-acre lake near Tenstrike in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (8)
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 12.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 1.00 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jun 25, 1987 | 12.25 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 76.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 76.75 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jun 25, 1987 | 5.00 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 14.50 | - | 3.12 lbs |
| Jun 25, 1987 | 0.75 | - | 1.33 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 5.00 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Jun 25, 1987 | 3.00 | - | 0.38 lbs |
Walleye
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 1.00 | - | 2.75 lbs |
Rock Bass
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 1.25 lbs |
| Jun 25, 1987 | 5.00 | - | 1.29 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1987 | 1.50 | - | 0.92 lbs |
| Jun 25, 1987 | 1.00 | - | 1.25 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 25, 1987FISH POPULATION IS DOMINATED BY NORTHERN PIKE, LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL. NORTHERN PIKE HAVE SOME QUALITY FISH (UP TO 34 INCHES TAKEN) BUT BLUEGILL…
FISH POPULATION IS DOMINATED BY NORTHERN PIKE, LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL. NORTHERN PIKE HAVE SOME QUALITY FISH (UP TO 34 INCHES TAKEN) BUT BLUEGILL ARE GENERALLY 6 INCHES WITH NO FISH OVER 7 INCHES TAKEN IN TRAPNET. GILLNET INDICES FOR YELLOW PERCH AND WALLEYE WERE WELL BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. NATURAL REPRODUCTION OF MOST SPECIES APPEARED POOR IN 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Carter?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Walleye in Carter. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Carter?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Carter. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Carter?
Carter has a maximum depth of 69 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Carter last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Carter is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Carter have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Carter in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 30.52 acres
- Max Depth
- 69 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.15 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed