Antrim County · stream · order 5 river · ~356 cfs typical
Elk River
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Elk River is a stream in Antrim County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 14, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; 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
86°
57°
8 mph
3%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
66°
9 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
73°
62°
10 mph
73%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 7,300 | 20.1" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 19.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bass Lake0.7 mi
- Birch Lake2.8 mi
- Tobeco Creek3.3 mi
- Petobego Pond3.4 mi
- Elk Lake3.4 mi
- Lake Maplehurst4.7 mi
- Bagley Lake5.6 mi
- Mud Lake5.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Elk River?+
Elk River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Antrim County, Michigan, most recently on Apr 14, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Elk River?+
Yes — Michigan 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 Antrim County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Apr 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.