Cottonwood Creek Pond Fish Stocking
Asotin County, Washington · 2009–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Creek Pond was last stocked April 1, 2024 with Steelhead. Cottonwood Creek Pond has 31 stocking records on file, spanning 2009–2024, with about 2,971,078 fish stocked over that period.
When Cottonwood Creek Pond is stocked
Cottonwood Creek Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 27 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Cottonwood Creek Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Asotin County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Cottonwood Creek Pond, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Cottonwood Creek Pond was last stocked April 1, 2024, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Washington freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Washington license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Washington fish & wildlife agency.Official Washington regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Cottonwood Creek Pond:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Kokanee & Salmon Tactics
Troll small dodgers followed by micro-hoochies or wedding ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn. Use downriggers or lead-core line to reach cooler thermocline depths (typically 20–50 ft in summer).
Steelhead Profile Tips
A prized winter and spring fishery in both states, known for powerful, sustained fights.
Chinook Salmon Profile Tips
A major sport and tribal fishery in Washington; trolled or jigged in Montana's larger reservoirs.
Recommended Tackle for Cottonwood Creek Pond
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Mack's Lure Classic Wedding Ring Spinner
A classic Western trolling lure designed to be tipped with shoepeg corn and run behind a dodger in deep thermoclines.
As an Amazon Associate, StockedWaters earns from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Recommendations are chosen for hatchery-conditioned fish behavior and ethical rigging. We may receive a referral commission if you buy through these links. Read our editorial policy & standards.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Cottonwood Creek Pond, freshest activity first.
Keechelus Lake
3 miKittitas County · 4 species · 79 records
Last stocked May 2026
Rockdale Lake
3 miKing County · 2 species · 15 records
Last stocked October 2025
Mirror Lake
0 miKittitas County · 2 species · 32 records
Last stocked July 2025
Divide Lake
4 miKittitas County · 2 species · 10 records
Last stocked July 2025
Frog Lake
2 miKittitas County · 2 species · 7 records
Last stocked July 2025
Lodge Lake
4 miKing County · 1 species · 33 records
Last stocked July 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Steelhead | 199,424 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2024 | Steelhead | 24,276 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 2023 | Steelhead | 171,066 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 2023 | Steelhead | 28,556 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 2023 | Steelhead | 24,118 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Steelhead | 126,332 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Steelhead | 10,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2021 | Steelhead | 201,755 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 23 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | Steelhead | 24,280 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2020 | Steelhead | 23,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2020 | Steelhead | 210,935 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 2018 | Steelhead | 191,097 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 2018 | Steelhead | 21,555 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2017 | Steelhead | 21,232 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2017 | Steelhead | 181,784 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2015 | Steelhead | 20,818 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2015 | Steelhead | 185,917 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2014 | Steelhead | 188,039 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2014 | Steelhead | 20,961 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2013 | Steelhead | 21,669 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2013 | Steelhead | 184,244 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2012 | Steelhead | 22,034 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2012 | Steelhead | 154,868 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2011 | Steelhead | 20,001 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2011 | Steelhead | 177,838 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2010 | Steelhead | 142,106 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2010 | Steelhead | 21,091 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 172,361 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 9,039 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2009 | Steelhead | 21,624 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2009 | Steelhead | 148,608 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Cottonwood Creek Pond last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Cottonwood Creek Pond was last stocked April 1, 2024 with Steelhead.
What fish species are stocked in Cottonwood Creek Pond?
Cottonwood Creek Pond is stocked with Steelhead and Chinook Salmon.
What time of year is Cottonwood Creek Pond stocked?
Cottonwood Creek Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Cottonwood Creek Pond stocked?
Cottonwood Creek Pond has been stocked about 2 times a year — 31 recorded stockings between 2009 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Creek Pond?
About 2,971,078 fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Creek Pond across 31 recorded events since 2009, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Cottonwood Creek Pond?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Washington freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Washington fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Cottonwood Creek Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Cottonwood Creek Pond typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.