Cass County · lake · 6 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Cass County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois'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
Rain
82°
67°
17 mph
75%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
18 mph
86%
Sun
Overcast
77°
65°
16 mph
27%
↘ 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
- Indian Run0.9 mi
- Wilcox Lake1.5 mi
- Cow Lake1.4 mi
- Mound Lake1.3 mi
- Jobs Creek1.4 mi
- Point Lake1.6 mi
- Picket Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Little Picket Lake1.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL 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 — Illinois 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 Cass County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.