Fall River County · reservoir
Cottonwood Springs Lake
Cottonwood Springs Lake is a reservoir in Fall River 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
Overcast
90°
65°
19 mph
22%
Fri
Overcast
86°
59°
11 mph
3%
Sat
Clear
96°
66°
12 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
- Cottonwood Springs Creek0.5 mi
- Cold Brook Reservoir4.1 mi
- Cold Brook4.2 mi
- Hot Brook4.2 mi
- Larive Lake4.3 mi
- Cascade Creek9.0 mi
- Carroll Creek9.5 mi
- Norbeck Lake10.6 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 Springs Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Springs 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 Springs Lake?+
Cottonwood Springs Lake is a reservoir in Fall River County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.