Hinsdale County · stream · order 4 river · ~48 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Hinsdale 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
Clear
77°
56°
12 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
76°
54°
14 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
76°
55°
11 mph
3%
→ 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
- Bent Creek2.5 mi
- Silver Creek3.1 mi
- Cataract Lake3.6 mi
- Snare Creek3.4 mi
- Castle Lakes4.3 mi
- Cooper Lake5.7 mi
- Sloan Lake4.8 mi
- Williams Creek5.3 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.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish 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 Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Hinsdale County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.