ELK RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MICHIGAN

Elk River


April 29, 2024

The Elk River in Michigan is a top-rated area for fly fishing with the most common fish species being brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. In addition to fishing, visitors can hike or bike on nearby trails, visit local art galleries, and enjoy the riverfront parks. The best time to fish is from April to October with peak season being in May and June. The average temperature in May is around 57°F (14°C). Fly fishers should use nymphs, streamers, and dry flies to catch trout in the Elk River.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Sea Bass
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Wawasee Public Fishing Area

Miller Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Permit

Grassy Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Dollar Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Westler Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Kuhn Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Adams Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Norman Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Steinbarger Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Gravel Pit Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
KINGS ROAD BRIDGE (2 MILES WEST OF TOWN OF LUTHER IN T19N, R12W TO SLACKWATER OF THE STATE FISH WEIR IN T21N, R16W
Manistee Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO MOUTH AT LAKE MICHIGAN
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO NORTHWETERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Mackinac

Petoskey State Park

Magnus Park

Burt Lake State Park

Wilderness Area Hardwood State Forest

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Mill Creek State Historical Park

Trout Lake Park

Wilderness Area Seney

French Bay Natural Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               
JOHN BURFIEND BARN
The John Burfiend Barn is a popular point of interest located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. This historic barn is a must-visit spot for those interested ...
ECKERDT FARM
The Eckerdt Farm is a historic point of interest located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. This farm is a preserved example of a homestead from the early ...
MARTIN BASCH FARM
The Martin Basch Farm is a popular point of interest in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This historic farmstead provides a glimpse into the early 20th-century farming practices of ...
THORESON FARM
Thoreson Farm is a must-visit point of interest within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. The farm is a historic landmark that dates back to the early 1900s, ...
DECHOW FARM
Dechow Farm is a unique point of interest located in Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The farm was established in the late 1800s and is a testament to the history ...
KELDERHOUSE FARM
Kelderhouse Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The farm dates back to the 19th century and is a great place to ...
OLE OLSEN FARM
The Ole Olsen Farm point of interest is located in Michigan's Isle Royale National Park. This historic farmstead is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in the cultural and agricultural ...
PORT ONEIDA SCHOOLHOUSE
The Port Oneida Schoolhouse is a historical point of interest located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1893 ...
CHARLES & HATTIE OLSEN FARM
The Charles & Hattie Olsen Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It was established in the early 1900s and served as ...
CARSDEN BURFIEND FARM
Located in the heart of Michigan, the Carsden Burfiend Farm is a must-visit point of interest for anyone interested in history and agriculture. This 80-acre farm dates back to the ...

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