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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cotton ridge is a lake located in Collin County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Black bullhead.

Location

33°11′9.5″N 96°43′56.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cotton ridge?

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Fishing regulations at Cotton ridge, 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.

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Cities nearby

McKinney

3.9 miles away

Frisco

5.6 miles away

Prosper

5.8 miles away

Allen

6.3 miles away

Plano

9.4 miles away

Celina

9.7 miles away

Weston

10.6 miles away

Little Elm

11.4 miles away

The Colony

11.5 miles away

Melissa

12.4 miles away

Princeton

13.2 miles away

Murphy

13.5 miles away

Richardson

14.9 miles away

Aubrey

15.0 miles away

Anna

15.3 miles away

Wylie

16.2 miles away

Carrollton

16.7 miles away

Addison

16.8 miles away

Sachse

17.2 miles away

Gunter

19.3 miles away

Garland

20.0 miles away

Blue Ridge

20.8 miles away

Rowlett

21.5 miles away

Farmersville

21.6 miles away

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FAQ about Cotton ridge fishing

📍 Where is Cotton ridge located?
Cotton ridge is a lake located in Collin County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°11′9.5″N 96°43′56.2″W
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🎣 Where on Cotton ridge is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Cotton ridge 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 Cotton ridge?
The most common species in Cotton ridge are:
📢 What are the latest Cotton ridge fishing reports?
The latest Cotton ridge fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Cotton ridge right now?
According to fishing regulations at Cotton ridge, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Gulf flounder. 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 Cotton ridge?

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. 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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