Best fishing near Cottonwood
11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Cottonwood, Alabama — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Seminole
Fair
32.1 mi away
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Windy · 25 mph
Lake Seminole is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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#2
Ocheesee Pond
Fair
32.6 mi away
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Windy · 25 mph
Ocheesee Pond Fishing Area is located in the Florida panhandle and offers opportunities to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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#3
Merritts Mill Pond
Good
20.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 75°F · 5 mph wind
Merritts Mill Pond is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. The pond is known for its clear waters and abundance of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#4
Pea River
Good
32.2 mi away
· Stained · 37 FNU· Partly Cloudy · 75°F · 5 mph wind
Pea River is a fantastic fishing area in Alabama, offering a diverse range of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Nearby activities include…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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#5
Lake Victor
Good
35.2 mi away
· Stained · 37 FNU· Partly Cloudy · 75°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Victor is located in the heart of Florida and boasts an abundance of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include camping…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#6
George W Andrews Lake
Good
18.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
George W. Andrews Lake is located in the southwestern part of Georgia, USA. It is a popular fishing spot for anglers, with fish species including largemouth bass, crappie…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#7
Chipola River
Good
17.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 75°F · 5 mph wind
The Chipola River is a renowned fishing spot in Florida, USA, with abundant populations of bass, catfish, bream, and crappie. The area also offers activities like boating…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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#8
Andrews Reservoir
Good
19.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 73°F · 5 mph wind
The Andrews Reservoir is located in Georgia, USA, and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
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#9
Payne Lake
Good
39.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Partly Cloudy · 76°F · 5 mph wind
Payne Lake is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Visitors can…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#10
Lake Tholocco
Good
33.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 74°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Tholocco is located in Fort Rucker, Alabama, and offers a variety of fish species such as bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Apart from fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking…
Why 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#11
Owens Lake
Good
31.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Partly Cloudy · 76°F · 5 mph wind
I'm sorry, but the Owens Lake fishing area you mentioned is not located in Florida, USA. Owens Lake is actually located in California, USA, and is known for its salt flats, not as…
Why 35: live conditions (good)
35Rated
Fishing near Cottonwood
The Cottonwood area has 11 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Cottonwood
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.