Gallatin County · stream · order 4 river · ~58 cfs typical
South Cottonwood Creek
South Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Gallatin 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
89°
58°
11 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
96°
65°
21 mph
2%
Sun
Partly cloudy
95°
60°
25 mph
1%
→ 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
- Wilson Creek1.8 mi
- Goose Creek2.2 mi
- Big Bear Creek2.9 mi
- Little Bear Lake8.0 mi
- McDonald Creek8.1 mi
- Spanish Creek8.2 mi
- Dry Creek9.0 mi
- Yellow Dog Creek10.3 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.
South Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Cottonwood Creek?+
South Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Gallatin County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.