Des Moines County · stream · order 5 river · ~42 cfs typical
Cottonwood Drain
Cottonwood Drain is a stream in Des Moines County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa'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
82°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
68°
13 mph
81%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
66°
19 mph
91%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Pool 180.6 mi
- Yellow Spring Creek0.8 mi
- Henderson Creek1.5 mi
- Pogue Lake1.7 mi
- Island Lake1.8 mi
- Phelps Slough2.2 mi
- White House Lake2.9 mi
- Dumbbell Lake3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Drain fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Drain?+
Yes — Iowa 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 Drain?+
Cottonwood Drain is a stream in Des Moines County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.