Fish Activity for Cottonwood Lake

Based on fish activity forecast, today is good time to go fishing in South Dakota, Cottonwood Lake with a fish activity scores of 41.

Best times to go fishing are the following:

From 03:44 to 06:14
From 16:07 to 18:37

Second best times to go fishing are the following:

From 12:39 to 14:09
From 20:35 to 22:05

Fish activity tip

The fish activity algorithm is calculated based on solunar theory, tides and other factors. Tides create water movement that triggers feeding behavior, while solunar periods pinpoint optimal feeding times. Additionally, falling barometric pressure, signaling approaching weather changes, increases fish activity. Our fish activity algorithm combines these factors, assisting anglers in making informed decisions for more productive fishing trips.

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Solunar for Cottonwood Lake

The moon phase in Cottonwood Lake is waxing crescent. The illumination level is at 24.5% and it has been 4.9 days since the last new moon. The current distance to the moon is 405,306 km.

Today the moon rises at 13:24 and sets at 21:20 local time.

The sunrise in Cottonwood Lake today is at 07:47, while the sun sets at 18:45 local time. The dawn starts at 07:17, while dusk finishes at 19:15. The zenith, which is the highest point of the sun in Cottonwood Lake today, is at 13:16 local time.

Solunar tip

During "major" feeding times, when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot, fish are more active due to heightened gravitational forces, leading to increased feeding activity. "Minor" feeding times, occurring when the moon is at a 90-degree angle to the sun, also result in improved fish activity.

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Waterway: Cottonwood Lake

45° 47.580600′, -97° 21.555600′

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