Fishing has been fair to good for anglers fishing out of Cottonwood Cove. Anglers trolling baits in 15-60 feet of water have had most success though still fishing and casting lures have also taken fish. One angler reeled in a pair of 11-pound fish while trolling with anchovies in four feet of water, and another reportedly caught a 28-inch striper while casting a "feathery lure" from his boat.

Rainbow trout fishing remains spotty at Willow Beach. Most of the catch has been coming from near the Willow Beach Hatchery outflow, but fish are also being caught in other areas of the beach. Though pan-size planters dominate the catch, one lucky angler caught a 22.5-inch rainbow that weighted in at just under five pounds. The fish took a night crawler pumped up with air. Other bait options include PowerBait, Super Dupers and Jake's Lures.

A six- and a 10-pound striper were also caught near Willow Beach, one on anchovies and the other on a swimbait.