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Cotton Lake

Texas, United States

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Cotton Lake fishing reports

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Red drum

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Hardhead sea catfish

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10 months ago

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Alligator gar

49 in Β· 50 lb

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1 year ago

Common carp

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Spotted seatrout

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4 years ago

Red drum

22 in Β· 6 lb

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6 years ago

Alligator gar

40 in Β· 6 lb

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7 years ago

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Largemouth bass

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7 years ago

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cotton Lake is a lake located in Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Red drum, and Channel catfish.

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Location

29Β°47β€²56.7β€³N 94Β°48β€²37.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Cotton 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 March 29, 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 Cotton Lake fishing

Cotton Lake is a lake located in Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
29Β°47β€²56.7β€³N 94Β°48β€²37.4β€³W
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