Roberts County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Cottonwood Slough
Cottonwood Slough is a stream 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
80°
66°
15 mph
83%
Sat
Clear
87°
61°
8 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
101°
64°
18 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
- Lake Bdesaka0.9 mi
- Jim Creek3.1 mi
- Jorgenson River6.0 mi
- Lake Traverse6.0 mi
- Cottonwood Lake10.2 mi
- Little Minnesota River10.2 mi
- Goodwill Creek9.2 mi
- Knebel Slough8.9 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 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 stream in Roberts County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.