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Cottonwood Lake
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General info
Cottonwood Lake is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Black crappie, and Common carp.
miranda.kay +2 others fish here
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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Lake, SD
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 South 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 species as of April 28, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Cottonwood Lake fishing
- Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @miranda.kay reported a nice Northern pike.
- @miranda.kay reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @miranda.kay reported a nice Black crappie.
- @miranda.kay reported a nice Black crappie.
- @alecpickard reported a nice Northern pike.
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