Shelby County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical
Cotton Run
Cotton Run is a stream in Shelby 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°
62°
8 mph
16%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
16 mph
91%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
65°
10 mph
72%
↘ 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
- Sulphur Run0.7 mi
- Manilla Branch1.7 mi
- Beaver Meadow Creek1.8 mi
- Ditch Creek1.8 mi
- Stanley Brook3.2 mi
- Linn Creek3.5 mi
- Bea Run4.1 mi
- Homer Run3.5 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 Run fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cotton Run?+
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 Run?+
Cotton Run is a stream in Shelby County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.