Idaho County · stream · order 6 river · ~45 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Idaho'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
103°
65°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
98°
65°
20 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
88°
54°
14 mph
0%
↘ 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
- Threemile Creek2.2 mi
- Leitch Creek3.2 mi
- Clear Creek3.4 mi
- Middle Fork Clearwater River4.5 mi
- South Fork Clearwater River4.5 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Maggie Creek4.6 mi
- Sally Ann Creek5.0 mi
- Butcher Creek5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID 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 — Idaho 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 Idaho County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.