Petroleum County · stream · order 4 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Petroleum 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°
66°
12 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
108°
65°
16 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
97°
77°
23 mph
6%
→ 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
- Calf Creek4.9 mi
- Cat Creek5.8 mi
- Ezwkial Number One Reservoir7.3 mi
- Blood Creek8.5 mi
- Ezekial Reservoir8.0 mi
- Sage Hen Creek9.3 mi
- Dovetail Creek10.4 mi
- North Fork Sage Hen Creek11.0 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 Petroleum County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.