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Cottonwood Lake

Nebraska
2.70 km²
42.4109, -101.7007
13 species
NHD 127739975
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About Cottonwood Lake

Cottonwood Lake is a natural lake or pond in Nebraska, United States. It covers approximately 2.70 km² (667 acres). The lake centroid is located at 42.4109° N, 101.7007° W. 13 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
13 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Cottonwood Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 31m
Dawn12:22
Sunrise12:50
Sunset00:21
Dusk00:49

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:52 – 13:50Excellent
  • Morning13:50 – 18:36Good
  • Midday18:36 – 21:21Calm
  • Afternoon21:21 – 23:21Good
  • Dusk23:21 – 01:19Excellent
  • Night01:19 – 11:52Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 09:34

Fish species

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Showing 13 of 13 species

Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Cottonwood Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Cottonwood Lake include Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in Nebraska waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Cottonwood Lake?

Cottonwood Lake covers approximately 2.70 square kilometres (667 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Cottonwood Lake located?

Cottonwood Lake is located in Nebraska, United States, with its centroid at 42.4109°, -101.7007°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF