Gila County · stream · order 4 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Gila 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
Partly cloudy
113°
87°
18 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
114°
87°
18 mph
2%
Sun
Partly cloudy
105°
85°
11 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Oak Creek0.7 mi
- Sycamore Creek1.0 mi
- Lann Tank1.9 mi
- Lambing Creek2.2 mi
- Walnut Creek2.4 mi
- Greenback Creek2.8 mi
- Ash Creek3.1 mi
- Park Creek3.2 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.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Creek?+
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 Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Gila County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.