Mountrail County · lake · 1,250 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Mountrail 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
85°
55°
11 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
97°
64°
11 mph
6%
Sun
Overcast
97°
73°
17 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
- Powers Lake8.4 mistocked Apr 17, 2025
- White Lake6.9 mi
- Kittelson Slough7.4 mi
- Enget Lake10.3 mi
- Lower Lostwood Lake9.5 mi
- Lostwood Lakes10.5 mi
- Elbow Lake12.3 mi
- Paulsen Creek9.0 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 Mountrail County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.