Routt County · stream · order 7 river · ~640 cfs typical
Elk River
Elk River is a stream in Routt County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado'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
Overcast
90°
56°
13 mph
2%
Sat
Partly cloudy
92°
61°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
100°
55°
23 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- West Fork Elk River0.6 mi
- Farnsworth Creek2.0 mi
- Trull Creek2.1 mi
- Cow Creek2.0 mi
- Lake Windemere2.6 mi
- Elk Creek2.3 mi
- Apple Dam Reservoir3.4 mi
- Trout Creek2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO 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 — Colorado 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 Routt County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.