Ellis County · stream · order 4 river · ~5 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Ellis County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas'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
Clear
103°
81°
14 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
99°
82°
15 mph
18%
Sun
Clear
100°
74°
14 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Bone Branch1.6 mi
- Griffith Reservoir2.5 mi
- Boyce Creek3.4 mi
- Brushy Creek4.4 mi
- Soil Conservation Service Site 20 Reservoir4.8 mi
- Old Lake4.8 mi
- Johnson Lake4.2 mi
- Wolf Branch5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Creek?+
Yes — Texas 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 Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Ellis County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.