Carter County · stream · order 4 river · ~158 cfs typical
Elk River
Elk River is a stream in Carter County, Tennessee. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Tennessee'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
Mostly clear
78°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
83°
60°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
12 mph
38%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Roan Creek1.5 mi
- Row Branch1.9 mi
- Cobb Creek2.0 mi
- Milligan Branch2.0 mi
- Watauga Lake2.6 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Big Dry Run2.5 mi
- Little Dry Run2.9 mi
- Heaton Branch3.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk River?+
Yes — Tennessee 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 Carter County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.