Jerauld County · lake · 101 acres
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a lake in Jerauld 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
79°
68°
14 mph
63%
Fri
Overcast
81°
67°
19 mph
37%
Sat
Clear
86°
63°
8 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
- Long Lake2.7 mi
- Rose Hill Lake8.4 mi
- Mittelstedt Slough8.4 mi
- Spring Lake9.8 mi
- Bakers Lake10.2 mi
- Deans Lake11.3 mi
- Voneye Slough10.3 mi
- Silver Creek10.9 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 Jerauld County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.