Idaho County · lake · 7 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake 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
Overcast
78°
51°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
77°
51°
19 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
73°
41°
14 mph
0%
→ 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
- Stoddard Lake1.9 mi
- Twin Lakes1.7 mi
- Basin Lake2.4 mi
- Swamp Angel Lake2.8 mi
- Black Lake3.7 mi
- Papoose Lake3.6 mi
- Trapper Creek4.3 mi
- Basin Creek5.5 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Lake?+
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 Lake?+
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Idaho County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.