Marshall County · lake
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Marshall 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
Fog
78°
65°
13 mph
52%
Sat
Clear
85°
62°
9 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
99°
68°
21 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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Abraham Lake1.5 mi
- Dumarce Lake1.9 mi
- Hill Lake2.0 mi
- Dollar Lake2.7 mi
- Flat Lake2.2 mi
- Hoop Lake2.6 mi
- Crystal Lake3.3 mi
- Turtlefoot Lake3.2 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 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 Marshall County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.