Mariposa County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical · seasonal
Cotton Creek
Cotton Creek is a stream in Mariposa County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California'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
Clear
101°
73°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
102°
74°
11 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
108°
74°
8 mph
0%
→ 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
- Lake McClure2.2 mi
- Hornitos Creek4.5 mi
- Eldorado Creek5.7 mi
- Lake McSwain6.0 mi
- Cathey Pond7.3 mi
- Giles Pond7.5 mi
- Buckhorn Creek7.7 mi
- Toledo Pond8.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cotton Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton Creek?+
Yes — California 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 Creek?+
Cotton Creek is a stream in Mariposa County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.