Iron County · lake · 10 acres
Cottenham Lake
Cottenham Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan'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
78°
65°
7 mph
35%
Sat
Overcast
73°
58°
12 mph
19%
Sun
Partly cloudy
78°
54°
9 mph
2%
→ 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
- McPherson Lake0.8 mi
- Tinsel Lake1.2 mi
- Trap Lake1.0 mi
- Balcomb Lake1.0 mi
- Paw Lake1.3 mi
- Clear Lake1.1 mi
- Buckeye Lake1.3 mi
- Killdeer Lake1.8 mistocked May 4, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottenham Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottenham Lake?+
Yes — Michigan 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 Cottenham Lake?+
Cottenham Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.