Putnam County · stream · order 5 river · ~8 cfs typical
Cotton Branch
Cotton Branch is a stream in Putnam County, Indiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana'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
Drizzle
86°
63°
12 mph
17%
Sat
Showers
81°
65°
13 mph
82%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
65°
13 mph
66%
↘ 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
- Belle Union Branch0.6 mi
- Mud Creek0.8 mi
- Sallust Branch2.5 mi
- Whispering Wind Lake3.1 mi
- Plum Creek3.4 mi
- Gash Branch3.3 mi
- Rhodes Creek4.1 mi
- Vermillion Branch4.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cotton Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton Branch?+
Yes — Indiana 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 Cotton Branch?+
Cotton Branch is a stream in Putnam County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.