Ray County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Cottonwood Branch
Cottonwood Branch is a stream in Ray 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
Drizzle
82°
71°
12 mph
35%
Fri
Rain
91°
71°
21 mph
68%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
67°
22 mph
12%
↘ 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
- McDonald Branch1.9 mi
- Ray County Lake1.9 mi
- Mononame 171 Reservoir4.5 mi
- Ray County Number C-1 Lake5.1 mi
- Ray County Number A-24b Lake4.9 mi
- West Fork Crooked River4.6 mi
- Ray A-246 Lake5.3 mi
- Rocky Fork4.7 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.
Cottonwood Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Branch?+
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 Cottonwood Branch?+
Cottonwood Branch is a stream in Ray County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.