Lauderdale County · stream · order 7 river · ~4,239 cfs typical
Elk River
Elk River is a stream in Lauderdale County, Alabama. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Alabama's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
91°
65°
5 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
91°
74°
12 mph
41%
Sun
Drizzle
80°
68°
9 mph
30%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Spring Creek2.3 mi
- Anderson Creek4.1 mi
- Neeley Branch4.3 mi
- Weaver Branch4.3 mi
- Plato Branch4.6 mi
- Long Pond4.7 mi
- Page Branch4.4 mi
- Cottonwood Pond5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk River?+
Yes — Alabama requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Elk River?+
Elk River is a stream in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.