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Middle Cottonwood Creek
Middle Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Chaffee 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
Drizzle
72°
54°
15 mph
47%
Sat
Overcast
74°
51°
15 mph
37%
Sun
Overcast
81°
55°
13 mph
8%
↗ 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
- Willow Creek0.8 mi
- Pringtime Reservoir0.8 mi
- Middle Beaver Creek1.8 mi
- Grassy Creek1.7 mi
- Bison Creek1.9 mi
- Bison Reservoir2.7 mi
- Skagway Reservoir2.8 mistocked Jul 17, 2026
- East Fork West Beaver Creek2.5 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.
Middle Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle 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 Middle Cottonwood Creek?+
Middle Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Chaffee County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.