Sublette County · stream · order 5 river · ~86 cfs typical
South Cottonwood Creek
Stocked 2× on record · WGFD
South Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Sublette County, Wyoming, stocked with Cutthroat Trout (Colorado River) and Cutthroat Trout (Snake River) — most recently on Jul 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from WGFD; 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
80°
47°
14 mph
32%
Fri
Overcast
85°
50°
17 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
89°
54°
18 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Cutthroat Trout (Colorado River) | 1,790 | 7.8" | |
| Jul 1 | Cutthroat Trout (Snake River) | 1,562 | 8.2" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wyoming waters with cutthroat trout (colorado river) → · All Wyoming waters with cutthroat trout (snake river) →
Nearby waters
- North Cottonwood Creek0.0 mi
- Killpecker Creek1.3 mi
- Elaines Detention Reservoir1.9 mi
- Jewett Red Flat Reservoir2.8 mi
- Coyote Reservoir3.3 mi
- Ryegrass Reservoir3.7 mi
- Fear Ditch Reservoir4.1 mi
- Onion Creek5.7 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.
South Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Cottonwood Creek?+
South Cottonwood Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout (Colorado River) and Cutthroat Trout (Snake River) in Sublette County, Wyoming, most recently on Jul 1, 2026 by WGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Cottonwood Creek?+
South Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Sublette County, Wyoming. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: WGFD · updated Jul 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.