Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) fishing
Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
What's biting at Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Below Granite | 219 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Nathrop | 319 cfs | → |
| Taylor River At Taylor Park | 121 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir | 73 cfs | → |
| Taylor River Below Taylor Park Reservoir | 150 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Granite | 129 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Cottonwood Lake
- Collegiate Peaks Campground
- Collegiate Peaks
- Cascade
- Chalk Lake Campground
- Chalk Lake
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Ahra - Fishermans Bridge Rec Site
- Ahra - Ruby Mountain Rec Sits
- Ahra - Railroad Bridge Rec Site
- Cr 300 22504, Nathrop
- Ahra - Number 4 Rec Site
- Ahra - Hecla Junction Rec Site
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
What fish species are found at Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista).
How do I get to Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista).