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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Cottonwood Lake is a lake located in Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and White crappie.

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Location

33Β°23β€²5.8β€³N 97Β°34β€²26.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Lake, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 28, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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45.7 miles away

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46.3 miles away

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FAQ about Cottonwood Lake fishing

Cottonwood Lake is a lake located in Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°23β€²5.8β€³N 97Β°34β€²26.3β€³W
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