Brown County · stream · order 6 river · ~238 cfs typical
Cottonwood River
Cottonwood River is a stream in Brown 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°
70°
12 mph
26%
Fri
Rain
74°
66°
20 mph
97%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
14 mph
3%
↘ 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
- Heymans Creek0.3 mi
- Lake Cottonwood1.8 mi
- Fritsche Creek4.5 mi
- Huelskamp Creek5.1 mi
- Little Cottonwood River4.8 mi
- Morgan Creek5.3 mi
- Clear Lake5.5 mi
- Harris Lake6.8 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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood River?+
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 River?+
Cottonwood River is a stream in Brown County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.