Traill County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical
South Branch Elm River
South Branch Elm River is a stream in Traill County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota'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
85°
67°
14 mph
32%
Sat
Clear
90°
63°
12 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
105°
67°
24 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
- North Branch Elm River9.2 mi
- North Branch Goose River14.4 mi
- Elm River11.6 mi
- Grandin Lake13.0 mi
- Wild Rice River12.6 mi
- Love Lake13.1 mi
- Goose River17.7 mi
- Marsh River18.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
South Branch Elm River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Elm River?+
Yes — North Dakota 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 South Branch Elm River?+
South Branch Elm River is a stream in Traill County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.