York County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in York 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
Drizzle
82°
68°
23 mph
86%
Sat
Clear
88°
64°
16 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
95°
63°
12 mph
0%
↗ 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
- Brush Creek1.3 mi
- Dobesh-Swanson Reservoir1.6 mi
- Richters Reservoir2.1 mi
- Herpolsheimer Reservoir2.6 mi
- Kratochvil Reservoir4.8 mi
- Aldrich Reservoir5.3 mi
- Langenheim-Brackham Reservoir4.8 mi
- Skolnik Reservoir6.2 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 York County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.