Codington County · lake · 595 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Codington 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
81°
68°
17 mph
80%
Fri
Rain
77°
65°
20 mph
79%
Sat
Clear
85°
61°
11 mph
2%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Soo Creek3.1 mi
- Indian River4.3 mi
- Lonesome Lake4.8 mi
- Still Lake5.1 mi
- Mahoney Creek5.1 mi
- Sumner Slough5.6 mi
- Dry Lake6.6 mi
- Arneson Slough6.4 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 Codington County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.