EAST FORK COTTONWOOD CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

East Fork Cottonwood Creek


April 16, 2024

East Fork Cottonwood Creek is a prime fishing area in Montana, USA, known for its abundant population of rainbow and brook trout. Other species of fish found in the area include cutthroat, brown and bull trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping and wildlife watching. Anglers are advised to use nymphs and dry flies to attract the fish. The best time to visit is from mid-June to mid-October when the average temperature ranges from 50 to 75°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Bull Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Jeffrey's Landing

Swinging Bridge

Indian Fort

Whitebird

Keyser Creek

Apache Trout

Holmgren Ranch

Absaroka

Fireman's Point

Bridger Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Bratten Fishing Access

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HOMESTEAD - GUS NELSON
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
PABLO RAPIDS (LOWER SITE)
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
MT-236 CHOUTEAU COUNTY
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
STAFFORD FERRY
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
THE WALL
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
WOODHAWK (MIDDLE)
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
WOODHAWK (UPPER)
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
SLAUGHTER RIVER
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
WOODHAWK (LOWER)
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
HIDEAWAY RECREATION AREA
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
CONFLUENCE ROCK CREEK, SEC. 34, T8S, R19E TO ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
GYPSUM CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
THE HEADWATERS TO ENDS ABOVE SLOUGH CREEK CAMPGROUND, LOCATED ON A SECONDARY SPUR ROAD TO THE PARK'S MAIN ROAD
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CHIEF JOSEPH CG, SEC. 28, T9S, R15E TO MONTANA STATE LINE, SEC. 34, T9S, R15E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana
CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 10, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY, NEAR COOKE CITY TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH LAMAR RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

S 8th Ave

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

National Wild & Scenic River Upper Missouri

Ackley Lake State Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

                                                                                                                        
                                               
JUDITH PEAK SCENIC OVERLOOK
Judith Peak Scenic Overlook is a popular tourist destination located in the Fort Peck Reservoir watershed of Montana. It is a must-visit place for nature lovers who want to witness ...

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