Hardin County · stream · order 2 river · ~9 cfs typical
Elk Run
Elk Run is a stream in Hardin 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
Showers
78°
63°
23 mph
89%
Sat
Overcast
80°
62°
20 mph
31%
Sun
Mostly clear
80°
61°
8 mph
0%
↘ 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
- Gehrkes Lake8.6 mi
- New York Branch12.4 mi
- Tipton Creek14.3 mi
- Little Beaver Creek13.5 mi
- Sheldon Creek12.2 mi
- Beeds Lake16.9 mi
- DeLongs Creek13.3 mi
- Pine Creek14.9 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 Run fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk Run?+
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 Run?+
Elk Run is a stream in Hardin County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.