Carter Lake
Channel catfish water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Douglas County · Nebraska · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
Aug 26
last stocked
1,982
fish reported
289
acres (NHD)
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Channel catfish
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26 | Channel catfish | catchable | 1,982 | completed |
Gear for this water
Stocked within the last three weeks: fish are still bunched near the release points and keyed on familiar smells.
For the catfish (channel catfish stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Cut bait and prepared baits | fresh cut shad or chicken liver; scent is everything |
| Rod holders | catfishing is a waiting game; fish two rods where legal |
| Medium-heavy rod | 7 ft medium-heavy, 15 to 20 lb line, sturdy reel |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Cunningham | 7.9 mi | Jun 2 |
| Standing Bear | 11 mi | Aug 27 |
| Walnut Creek (Papio 21) | 12 mi | Aug 27 |
| Zorinsky Lake | 14 mi | Jul 8 |
| Wehrspann Lake | 16 mi | Jun 2 |
Records from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS
and the National Hydrography Dataset. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Nebraska fishing
regulations.