Cherry County · lake · 45 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Cherry 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
Overcast
86°
62°
16 mph
13%
Sat
Clear
95°
58°
17 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
105°
75°
26 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
- Dry Creek0.7 mi
- Mallard Lake5.7 mi
- Trumbull Lake6.5 mi
- Goose Lake6.9 mi
- Leander Creek7.1 mi
- S B Lake8.7 mi
- Coffey Lake9.0 mi
- Rat Lake9.1 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Lake?+
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 Lake?+
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.