Brown County · stream · order 7 river · ~46 cfs typical
Elm River
Elm River is a stream in Brown County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South 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
83°
65°
13 mph
31%
Sat
Clear
84°
61°
6 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
102°
69°
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
- Columbia Road Reservoir10.4 mi
- Alkali Lake9.5 mi
- Wylie Lake12.7 mi
- Moccasin Creek17.0 mi
- Foot Creek14.8 mi
- Willow Creek14.9 mi
- Maple River17.0 mi
- Frederick Lake18.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elm River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elm River?+
Yes — South 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 Elm River?+
Elm River is a stream in Brown County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.