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Cottonwood Lake

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Minnesota, United States

3.4·120 catches

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Walleye

16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Walleye

17 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Walleye

17 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Walleye

16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

29 in · 5 lb

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General info

Cottonwood Lake is a lake located in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Walleye, and Yellow perch.

Location

44°37′2.4″N 95°40′48.2″W
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Official website

www.dnr.state.mn.us

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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Lake, MN

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44°37′2.4″N 95°40′48.2″W
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Reviews of Cottonwood Lake

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FAQ about Cottonwood Lake fishing

Cottonwood Lake is a lake located in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°37′2.4″N 95°40′48.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Cottonwood Lake 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 Cottonwood Lake are:
  • Northern pike - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
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