Cottonwood Lake fishing

Fishing at Cottonwood Lake has Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked once in 2018, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2018

Plants on record

Since 2018

Species recorded

Average size

10.1 in

Elevation

7,721 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town: Afton, WY
Boat ramp: No
Facilities: restrooms, camping

Cottonwood Lake Campground sits next to the lake in the Salt River Mountains at 7,000 feet, about 13 miles southeast of Afton via US-89 and Forest Road 10208. No boat ramp, but small non-motorized craft can launch; fishing for brook and cutthroat trout.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , speciesFound , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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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 Nameless Creek (16.9 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 Nameless Creek is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Cottonwood Lake

Fishing Cottonwood Lake is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. The one plant on record is Cutthroat Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 1
Last stocked: June 1, 2018
Average length: 10.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fishing Cottonwood Lake

Cottonwood Lake, located in the Salt River Mountains, offers fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Anglers can target these species from the lake, which also provides opportunities for smaller craft. This lake is near the Cottonwood Lake Campground, at an elevation of 7,000 feet, providing a scenic setting for fishing activities.

Sources: fs.usda.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should note that there is no ramp available for boating at Cottonwood Lake.

Stocking history

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 1, 2018	Cutthroat Trout	1,008	10.1 in	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Brook trout : Forest Service page lists brook trout alongside cutthroat trout as the lake's fishery; brook trout isn't part of this lake's tracked stocking history. (source)

Species stocked here

Cutthroat Trout (1)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.