Lincoln County · reservoir
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a reservoir in Lincoln 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
82°
58°
24 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
86°
62°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
87°
59°
16 mph
0%
→ 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
- Cottonwood Lake0.3 mi
- North Fork Cottonwood Creek0.2 mi
- Slide Lake1.5 mi
- Wagner Lake3.3 mi
- Corral Creek Lake3.5 mi
- Dry Creek Lake5.1 mi
- Swift Creek Lake5.9 mi
- Spring Creek5.1 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Lake?+
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 Lake?+
Cottonwood Lake is a reservoir in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.