Oglala Lakota County · stream · order 5 river · ~4 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota'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
91°
64°
11 mph
9%
Sat
Partly cloudy
100°
63°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
110°
80°
26 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Porcupine Creek1.7 mi
- Spring Creek2.5 mi
- North Cottonwood Creek4.1 mi
- Fog Creek5.7 mi
- Wind Creek6.0 mi
- Big Hollow Creek6.3 mi
- Wounded Knee Creek7.9 mi
- Sand Creek8.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD 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 — South Dakota 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 Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.