Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 2018 Last stocked June 2018 · avg 10.1 in · 1 plant
Cutthroat Trout species guideCottonwood Lake fishing
Cottonwood Lake fishing: not stocked since June 2018. It was stocked with Cutthroat Trout. Also recorded: Brook trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 2018
- Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2018
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.1 in
- Elevation
- 7,721 ft
Fish at Cottonwood Lake
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 2018 
Brook trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook trout species guideCottonwood Lake, located in the Salt River Mountains, offers fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Cottonwood Lake is stocked
Dry Creek Lake (5.1 mi), Crystal Creek (12.2 mi), Middle Piney Lake (12.6 mi), La Barge Creek (14.6 mi), and Strawberry Creek (19.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Dry Creek Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Crystal Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Middle Piney Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, La Barge Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Strawberry Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,008 | 10.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Afton, WY
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
About 14 miles from Afton: US-89 south about 8 miles, then Cottonwood Creek Road (CR 153), which becomes Forest Road 10208, about 6 miles to the lake at 7,000 feet. The free Cottonwood Boating Site has a small native-surface launch for non-motorized boats, no trailer ramp. Vault toilets on site.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Cottonwood Lake
Anglers should note that there is no ramp available for boating at Cottonwood Lake. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Cottonwood Lake?
Fishing Cottonwood Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout. The one plant on record is Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked June 2018, averaging 10.1 in. Brook trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Cottonwood Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 2018.
How big are the fish stocked at Cottonwood Lake?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Cottonwood Lake average 10.1 in.
How do you get on Cottonwood Lake?
The nearest town is Afton, WY. Facilities include restrooms and camping. About 14 miles from Afton: US-89 south about 8 miles, then Cottonwood Creek Road (CR 153), which becomes Forest Road 10208, about 6 miles to the lake at 7,000 feet. The free Cottonwood Boating Site has a small native-surface launch for non-motorized boats, no trailer ramp. Vault toilets on site.
Which lakes near Cottonwood Lake were stocked more recently?
Dry Creek Lake (5.1 mi), Crystal Creek (12.2 mi), Middle Piney Lake (12.6 mi), La Barge Creek (14.6 mi), and Strawberry Creek (19.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Dry Creek Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Crystal Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Middle Piney Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, La Barge Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Strawberry Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.