Today's Best Fishing Times for
Elk River, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Elk River, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

The Elk River in the United States is a renowned multi-species fishery offering exceptional smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, and trout action in a scenic, accessible setting. From moving river sections to reservoir-style impoundments, Elk River fishing rewards anglers who tailor their techniques to shifting current, structure, and seasonal patterns. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:42 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~4 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    401,763 km
    Proximity:
    9.2 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Elk River
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:06 am - 03:06 am
  • major Time:
    08:54 am - 10:54 am
  • minor Time:
    04:43 pm - 06:43 pm
  • major Time:
    09:27 pm - 11:27 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 25 Jun 09:24 • 45.304, -93.567
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Elk River, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Elk River

The Elk River offers a versatile fishing experience with a mix of cool, fast riffles, broad pools, and slower reservoir-influenced stretches that hold a wide diversity of gamefish. Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, trout, and catfish throughout the year, adjusting tactics to water temperature, clarity, and flow. Access ranges from bank-friendly bridges and public parks to boat ramps ideal for jet boats, kayaks, and small bass rigs.

Seasonal patterns are key to consistent Elk River success. In early spring, water levels often rise and cool flows push smallmouth, walleye, and sauger into current breaks below riffles and in the heads of pools. Jigs tipped with soft plastics, hair jigs, and small crankbaits fished tight to the bottom produce well. As waters warm into late spring, bass and panfish move shallow to gravel bars, chunk rock, and laydowns, where suspending jerkbaits, weightless soft plastics, and finesse jigs shine.

Summer on the Elk River is dominated by current and shade. Smallmouth bass stack along rocky shorelines, mid-river boulders, and submerged ledges where oxygen-rich water funnels food. Fish early and late with topwater walkers, poppers, and buzzbaits, then shift to bottom-contact presentations like Ned rigs and tube baits once the sun is high. In slower, deeper holes, expect channel and flathead catfish on live or cut bait, especially at night when they roam for prey.

Fall brings some of the most predictable fishing of the year. Cooling water pulls baitfish together, and bass, walleye, and hybrid striped bass often school up, chasing shad in main-river eddies, points, and necked-down current seams. Medium-diving crankbaits, swimbaits, and lipless cranks let you cover water quickly to find active schools. Trout in tailwater or cool tributary sections feed heavily, responding to small spinners, in-line spoons, and natural drifting presentations.

Habitat variety is a hallmark of the Elk River. Look for three primary zones: fast riffles with broken rock (prime for smallmouth and trout), moderate runs with weed edges and wood (excellent multi-species water), and deep bends or pools where catfish, drum, and wintering bass stack up. Reading the current is crucial—fish almost always hold where fast water meets slack, such as behind boulders, along inside bends, and on the downstream side of islands and gravel bars.

Tactically, scale your approach to water clarity. In clear conditions, downsize line, choose natural-colored baits, and make longer casts from a low profile position. In stained or high water, upsize line and lures, lean on darker profiles or chartreuse patterns, and focus on obvious current breaks close to the bank where fish seek refuge. Kayaks and small boats allow you to hop between prime stretches, but many productive spots are reachable from shore if you systematically work seams, eddies, and visible structure.

Electronics help in the deeper reservoir-like sections of the Elk River, revealing submerged timber, old channel edges, and bait concentrations. However, in the more free-flowing portions, observation and precise casting catch more fish than elaborate gear. Watch for surface dimples, baitfish flickers, and subtle current lines. Rotating through a few confidence baits—a bottom jig, a moving bait like a crank or spinner, and a topwater—lets you quickly dial in the mood of Elk River fish on any given day.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Elk River area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Dubay Lake - 16.22107854914km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Elk River. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Elk River - 0.76897149024km , Elk River Dam - 1.48184667367km , Little Twin Lake - 4.77438716063km , Crow River - 7.34411421611km , Lake Itasca - 7.95433122371km , Tibbits Brook - 7.97045861468km , Foster Lake - 8.3213401072km , Goodin Island - 8.78032004484km , Hunters Lake - 9.17232672784km , Pickerel Lake - 10.0981430984km , McCann Lake - 10.65618308222km , Negro Lake - 11.17345553868km , Ford Brook - 11.66499232729km , Preusse Lake - 11.79583488167km , Lake of the Woods - 12.14542113389km , Cowley Lake - 12.19023556649km , Pinnaker Lake - 12.21589506348km , Trott Brook - 12.94555834193km , Welter Brothers Dam - 13.13328200281km , Cloquet Island - 13.33485338093km , Benjamin Lake - 13.71391648103km , Larsen Slough - 13.8177910944km , Saint Francis River - 14.6751591123km , West Hunter Lake - 14.70137677657km , East Hunter Lake - 14.71910183362km , Beaudry Lake - 14.7943732056km , Kerber Lake - 15.28815332436km , Kings Island - 15.32385222256km , Lake Mitchell - 15.67541319171km , Gonz Lake - 15.77013372389km , McDowall Lake - 15.77083097076km , Dubay Lake - 16.22107854914km , Beulah Pond - 16.24862445777km , Blacks Lake - 16.28483048196km , Jensen Slough - 16.37805666784km , School Lake - 16.62712429245km , Lake Fremont - 16.97117121304km , Seelye Brook - 17.06450195218km , Lake Wilhelm - 17.51659790497km , Uhl Lake - 17.61040527311km

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