Clay County · lake · 257 acres
Elk Lake
Elk Lake is a lake in Clay County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa'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
81°
68°
14 mph
25%
Fri
Rain
73°
64°
21 mph
56%
Sat
Overcast
81°
60°
17 mph
3%
↘ 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
- Virgin Lake1.9 mi
- Elbow Lake (historical)2.8 mi
- Silver Lake3.9 mi
- Lost Island Lake6.2 mi
- Blue Wing Marsh6.2 mi
- Round Lake6.3 mi
- Pickerel Run5.4 mi
- Mud Lake7.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk Lake?+
Yes — Iowa 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 Lake?+
Elk Lake is a lake in Clay County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.