Monroe County · lake · 4 acres
Big Cotton Lake
Big Cotton Lake is a lake in Monroe County, Arkansas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Arkansas'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
92°
76°
10 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
89°
74°
15 mph
20%
Sun
Overcast
80°
66°
12 mph
7%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Cotton Lake0.2 mi
- Caney Creek1.0 mi
- Mill Lake1.2 mi
- Blue Lake1.5 mi
- Buffalo Creek1.7 mi
- Buzzard Lake2.1 mi
- Section 16 Lake2.2 mi
- Coon Tail Creek1.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Cotton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Cotton Lake?+
Yes — Arkansas 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 Big Cotton Lake?+
Big Cotton Lake is a lake in Monroe County, Arkansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.