Around here
Around Cottonwood Lake, Middle
Closest place to stay: Big Larch Campground, 6.9 mi. 1 public access point nearby (day-use area).
Places to stay8
Campgrounds and RV parks, nearest first.
- Big Larch Campground6.9 mi · Federal campground · Forest ServiceGood for fishing · 53 sites · RVs to 51 ft
- River Point Lolo Campground7.7 mi · Federal campground · Forest ServiceGood for fishing · 27 sites · RVs to 56 ft · Waterfront sites
- Seeley Lake Lolo Campground8.1 mi · Federal campground · Forest ServiceGood for fishing · 29 sites · RVs to 64 ft · Waterfront sites
- Double Arrow Lookout8.4 mi · Cabin rental · Forest Service
- Monture Guard Station Cabin9.8 mi · Cabin rental · Forest Service
- Lake Inez Point 6 (Group Camp Site)13.2 mi · Federal campground · Forest ServiceGood for fishing · 3 sites · RVs to 20 ft · Waterfront sites
- Lakeside Lolo Campground15 mi · Federal campground · Forest ServiceGood for fishing · 6 sites · RVs to 58 ft · Waterfront sites
- Lake Alva Campground15.4 mi · Federal campground · Forest ServiceGood for fishing · 39 sites · RVs to 64 ft
Public access4
Federal trailheads, ramps, visitor centers and recreation areas.
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Cottonwood Lake, Middle is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked once in 2026. Every recorded release has been westslope cutthroat trout. 600 westslope cutthroat trout have gone in across 1 release.
Stocking history
1 recorded stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout · Anaconda | 600 | 5.9" | Washoe Park Trout Hatchery |
Stocking records for Cottonwood Lake, Middle published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.


