Custer County · stream · order 6 river · ~5 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Custer 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
97°
61°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
105°
67°
19 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
99°
80°
23 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Miles Creek0.3 mi
- Cabin Creek0.4 mi
- Dead Horse Creek2.6 mi
- Harris Creek2.3 mi
- Hay Creek3.1 mi
- Mack Creek3.3 mi
- Williams Creek4.0 mi
- Deep Creek4.8 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 Custer County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.