Apache County · lake · 0 acres · seasonal
Cotton Flat
Cotton Flat is a lake in Apache County, Arizona. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Arizona'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
82°
63°
13 mph
27%
Fri
Overcast
85°
66°
17 mph
29%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
12 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Terry Tank0.6 mi
- Little Creek Tank1.2 mi
- Luna Lake1.5 mistocked Mar 9, 2026
- Estes Tank1.4 mi
- Camp Cienega Tank1.6 mi
- Little Creek1.9 mi
- Section 29 Tank2.0 mi
- Section Line Tank1.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AZ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cotton Flat fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton Flat?+
Yes — Arizona 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 Cotton Flat?+
Cotton Flat is a lake in Apache County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.