Dawes County · stream · order 4 river · ~5 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Dawes 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
Mostly clear
87°
58°
13 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
95°
60°
16 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
106°
72°
27 mph
10%
↗ 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
- Sand Canyon Creek1.4 mi
- Pebble Creek3.5 mi
- Hoatson Reservoir5.6 mi
- Pepper Creek6.3 mi
- Steffensen Reservoir8.7 mi
- Mirage Flats Reservoir9.4 mi
- South Branch Box Butte Creek11.6 mi
- Box Butte Reservoir9.3 mistocked May 29, 2026
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 Dawes County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.