Big Horn County · stream · order 3 river · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Big Horn County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana'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
98°
64°
12 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
106°
70°
11 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
103°
72°
22 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Big Meadow Creek2.3 mi
- Cottonwood Creek2.8 mi
- West Pine Creek3.7 mi
- Lazy Man Creek4.6 mi
- Plum Creek4.6 mi
- North Fork Rough Creek5.9 mi
- Rough Creek6.1 mi
- East Cabin Creek6.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Creek?+
Yes — Montana 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 Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Big Horn County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.