Plumas County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Plumas 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
87°
59°
18 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
61°
19 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
93°
56°
16 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
- Stony Creek0.8 mi
- Cottonwood Creek2.6 mi
- Doyle Reservoir2.6 mi
- Rogers Creek3.3 mi
- Clarks Creek3.7 mi
- Little Stony Creek5.9 mi
- Brownell Creek6.9 mi
- Mill Creek5.5 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.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Plumas County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.