Hale County · stream · order 5 river · ~63 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Hale County, Alabama. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Alabama's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
97°
75°
16 mph
37%
Sat
Overcast
97°
79°
15 mph
29%
Sun
Overcast
92°
72°
17 mph
59%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Greer Creek3.4 mi
- Little Prairie Creek3.3 mi
- Fitzgerald Lake3.4 mi
- Dry Creek3.8 mi
- Moss Lake5.6 mi
- Big German Creek5.2 mi
- William Dale Lake5.7 mi
- Coleman Farm Ponds6.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Creek?+
Yes — Alabama requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Hale County, Alabama. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.