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Cottonwood Lake (Williams)

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North Dakota, United States

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Walleye

28 in · 9 lb

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General info

Cottonwood Lake (Williams) is a lake located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Longnose gar, and Walleye.

Location

48°35′12.4″N 103°26′46.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Lake (Williams), ND

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 North Dakota 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 Northern pike as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

48°35′12.4″N 103°26′46.4″W
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FAQ about Cottonwood Lake (Williams) fishing

Cottonwood Lake (Williams) is a lake located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°35′12.4″N 103°26′46.4″W
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The most common species in Cottonwood Lake (Williams) are:
  • Northern pike - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Longnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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