Fremont County · stream · order 4 river · ~8 cfs typical
Big Cottonwood Creek
Big Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Fremont County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado'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
93°
62°
20 mph
4%
Fri
Overcast
91°
66°
21 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
90°
60°
19 mph
5%
↗ 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
- Fox Canyon Creek0.5 mi
- Hayden Creek1.2 mi
- Little Cottonwood Creek1.7 mi
- Butter Creek1.9 mi
- Hamilton Creek2.4 mi
- Bernard Creek2.4 mi
- Oak Creek2.5 mi
- Wolf Creek3.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Cottonwood Creek?+
Yes — Colorado 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 Cottonwood Creek?+
Big Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Fremont County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.