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Fishing in Elk River, MN

Minnesota, United States

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Top fish species in Elk River

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Black crappie

Pleasant Lake

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Walleye

Pleasant Lake

22 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Indo-Pacific sailfish

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Northern pike

Rum River

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Largemouth bass

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About Elk River fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Elk River, Minnesota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 13,139 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,189 catches for Northern pike, and 3,516 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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7-day weather forecast in Elk River

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60 °F33 °F

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65 °F44 °F

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52 °F40 °F

Saturday

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51 °F33 °F

Sunday

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55 °F34 °F

Monday

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58 °F37 °F

Tuesday

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64 °F41 °F

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Fishing regulations in Elk River

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Elk River, MN recommend these top fishing spots: Elk River, Crooked Lake, Crow River, Lake Orono, and Eagle Lake.
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