Cottonwood Lakes
Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout and 1 more species
Cottonwood Lakes is a fantastic fishing area located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The area is home to several species of fish, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for the area include using small lures and baits, fishing early in the morning or late in the evening, and exploring different areas of the lakes. The best time of year to visit Cottonwood Lakes is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Cottonwood Creek Lower Lone Pine
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Peppermint Creek
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Isabella Lake
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High Lake
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Lake Isabella
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South Fork Kern River
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Hanning Flat Dispersed Area
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South Fork Cottonwood Creek
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Bone Creek
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Dry Meadow Creek
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Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 8 cfs / 7.21 ft |
Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca | 99 cfs / 3.82 ft |
Sf Kern R Nr Onyx Ca | 226 cfs / 5.02 ft |
Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca | 44 cfs / 3.06 ft |
Deer C Nr Fountain Springs Ca | 71 cfs / 3.75 ft |