Lyon County · reservoir
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a reservoir in Lyon County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota'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
84°
72°
13 mph
53%
Fri
Rain
74°
66°
17 mph
96%
Sat
Overcast
82°
61°
12 mph
1%
↘ 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
- Cottonwood Lake0.6 mi
- Lone Tree Lake0.9 mi
- Sham Lake1.7 mi
- Miedd Lake4.3 mi
- Lady Slipper Lake4.6 mi
- Spring Creek6.3 mi
- Spellman Lake5.4 mi
- School Grove Lake6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN 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 — Minnesota 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 reservoir in Lyon County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.