Jackson County · reservoir
Cottontail Lake
Cottontail Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri'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
82°
73°
11 mph
30%
Fri
Rain
91°
69°
17 mph
69%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
20 mph
5%
↘ 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
- Gopher Lake0.4 mi
- Catclaw Lake0.6 mi
- Lake Nell0.5 mi
- Reed Area Number 9 Lake0.7 mi
- Jackrabbit Lake0.8 mi
- Reed Area Number 10 Lake0.9 mi
- Plover Lake1.1 mi
- Nelly Don Lake1.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottontail Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottontail Lake?+
Yes — Missouri 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 Cottontail Lake?+
Cottontail Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.