Knox County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Knox County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska'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
Showers
81°
72°
16 mph
86%
Fri
Overcast
76°
68°
21 mph
26%
Sat
Clear
84°
64°
9 mph
0%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- South Branch Verdigre Creek0.9 mi
- East Branch Verdigre Creek3.1 mistocked Jul 29, 2026
- Merriman Creek3.3 mi
- Grove Lake5.2 mistocked Jan 20, 2026
- Hanneman Reservoir4.6 mi
- Rod and Gun Club Reservoir4.5 mi
- Big Springs Creek5.0 mi
- Hathoway Slough5.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE 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 — Nebraska 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 Knox County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.