Tripp County · stream · order 5 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
West Cottonwood Creek
West Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Tripp 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
84°
66°
16 mph
22%
Sat
Clear
90°
63°
12 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
105°
73°
24 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
- East Cottonwood Creek0.0 mi
- Witten Dam Reservoir2.4 mi
- Carter Dam Reservoir5.1 mi
- Two Nation Creek10.5 mi
- Little Dog Ear Lake11.0 mi
- De Bell Creek9.3 mi
- Hollow Creek9.8 mi
- East White Horse Creek10.3 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.
West Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Cottonwood Creek?+
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 West Cottonwood Creek?+
West Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Tripp County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.