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Golden trout

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Golden trout

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Golden trout

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Golden trout

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General info

Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Inyo County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Golden trout, Rainbow trout, and Brown trout.

Location

36°26′39″N 118°05′24.8″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Cottonwood Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Creek, CA

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 California 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.

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Cities nearby

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9.2 miles away

Keeler

12.4 miles away

Olancha

13.0 miles away

Independence

27.3 miles away

Silver City

31.1 miles away

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Three Rivers

44.4 miles away

Springville

46.5 miles away

California Hot Springs

49.7 miles away

Pine Flat

50.0 miles away

Big Pine

51.1 miles away

Kernville

51.4 miles away

Wilsonia

52.0 miles away

Onyx

52.9 miles away

Lindcove

54.5 miles away

Woodlake

56.2 miles away

Lindsay

58.0 miles away

Porterville

58.7 miles away

Exeter

59.6 miles away

Wilkerson

60.0 miles away

Squaw Valley

64.0 miles away

Bishop

65.9 miles away

West Bishop

66.2 miles away

Round Valley

71.8 miles away

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FAQ about Cottonwood Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Cottonwood Creek located?
the Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Inyo County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°26′39″N 118°05′24.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Cottonwood Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Cottonwood Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Cottonwood Creek?
The most common species in the Cottonwood Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Cottonwood Creek fishing reports?
The latest Cottonwood Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Cottonwood Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Cottonwood Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Cottonwood Creek?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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