Saline County · lake · 3 acres
Cottonwood Pond
Cottonwood Pond is a lake in Saline 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
Overcast
83°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
66°
8 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
13 mph
39%
→ 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
- Open Pond0.4 mi
- Grassy Creek3.0 mi
- Sugar Creek2.8 mi
- Pond Creek3.3 mi
- Little Saline River4.2 mi
- Waltons Branch5.6 mi
- Lake Thunderhawk7.7 mi
- Brushy Creek8.1 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 Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Pond?+
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 Pond?+
Cottonwood Pond is a lake in Saline County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.