Carbon County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical · seasonal
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Carbon County, Wyoming. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wyoming'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
91°
58°
19 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
93°
60°
10 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
98°
61°
17 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
- Dutch Joe Creek0.5 mi
- Willow Creek1.1 mi
- Savery Creek4.4 mi
- Putt Creek4.4 mi
- Timberlake Creek6.6 mi
- Muddy Creek6.5 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Negro Creek7.2 mi
- Deep Creek8.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WY 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 — Wyoming 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 Carbon County, Wyoming. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.