Lincoln County · stream · order 4 river · ~4 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Lincoln County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico'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
103°
75°
24 mph
26%
Sat
Overcast
98°
71°
30 mph
52%
Sun
Clear
92°
67°
11 mph
52%
↗ 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
- A A A Tank2.9 mi
- Twin Tanks2.7 mi
- Bull Gap Tank3.3 mi
- Highway Tank4.2 mi
- Rentfro Tank Number 25.0 mi
- Panther Tank5.0 mi
- Butler Tank5.3 mi
- Juan Farmer Tank6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM 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 — New Mexico 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 Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.