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South Fork Cottonwood Creek

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California, United States

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South Fork Cottonwood Creek fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

South Fork Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Tehama County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

40°09′16.7″N 122°38′13.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on South Fork Cottonwood Creek?

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Fishing regulations at South Fork 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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FAQ about South Fork Cottonwood Creek fishing

the South Fork Cottonwood Creek is a stream located in Tehama County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°09′16.7″N 122°38′13.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the South Fork 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.
The most common species in the South Fork Cottonwood Creek are:
According to fishing regulations at the South Fork Cottonwood Creek, some of the species in season this May 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 .
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