Cottonwood County Minnesota Fishing
23 documented fish species across 5 Cottonwood County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Cottonwood County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham Lake | C | 4 ft | 10 ft | 8 |
| Cottonwood Lake | D | 2.1 ft | 10 ft | 15 |
| Mountain Lake | F | 1.2 ft | 8 ft | 12 |
| String Lake | NR | 0.3 ft | 3.8 ft | 11 |
| Talcot Lake | NR | 0.2 ft | 6 ft | 19 |
Cottonwood County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — StringFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — MountainFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CottonwoodFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BinghamFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — BinghamFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — BinghamPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CottonwoodFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CottonwoodPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Double (North Portion)Public Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — MountainFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — MountainPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — StringFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — StringPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Cottonwood County lakes?
Cottonwood County, Minnesota has 23 documented fish species across 5 lakes, including Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Cottonwood County?
Bingham Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (C) among Cottonwood County lakes with a documented fishery.