Codington County · lake · 188 acres
Cottonwood Slough
Cottonwood Slough 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
77°
65°
20 mph
84%
Sat
Clear
87°
61°
10 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
96°
64°
19 mph
0%
↗ 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
- Mud Creek1.6 mi
- Lake Kampeska2.4 mi
- Smith Lake2.5 mi
- Serenity Lake3.1 mi
- Chain of Lakes4.2 mi
- Still Lake5.7 mi
- Pelican Lake6.2 mi
- Mahoney Creek6.3 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 Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Slough?+
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 Slough?+
Cottonwood Slough is a lake in Codington County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.