Burleigh County · lake
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Burleigh County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota'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°
62°
10 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
94°
63°
14 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
112°
78°
22 mph
2%
↗ 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
- Heart River2.8 mi
- Burnt Creek4.3 mi
- Hay Creek3.6 mi
- Apple Creek6.0 mi
- Little Heart River6.4 mi
- North Branch Little Heart River8.9 mi
- Dead Heart Slough7.7 mi
- Southeast Branch Little Heart River10.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota 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 Lake?+
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.