Roberts County · lake · 597 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Roberts 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
Rain
78°
66°
13 mph
81%
Sat
Clear
83°
61°
9 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
101°
65°
19 mph
1%
↗ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Coteau Lake (historical)4.1 mi
- Dobberstien Slough6.3 mi
- Lake Bdesaka9.3 mi
- Cottonwood Slough10.2 mi
- Lake Traverse10.3 mi
- Knebel Slough8.3 mi
- Jim Creek12.8 mi
- Indian Slough10.3 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Lake?+
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 Lake?+
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Roberts County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.