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Cottonwood Creek

Wyoming, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Rainbow trout

19 in Β· 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

21 in Β· 3 lb

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Rainbow trout

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Wyoming, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Walleye, and Brown trout.

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Location

42Β°31β€²14.9β€³N 106Β°44β€²45.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Creek, WY

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Fishing regulations in Wyoming 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 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Cottonwood Creek fishing

the Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Wyoming, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°31β€²14.9β€³N 106Β°44β€²45.6β€³W
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The most common species in the Cottonwood Creek are:
  • Rainbow trout - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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