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Elk River

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Kansas, United States

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General info

Elk River is a stream located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Butler County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Blue catfish.

Location

37°25′46.1″N 96°12′53.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Elk River, KS

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 Kansas 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 Largemouth bass as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

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5

No closed season.

Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 18-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish daily creel limit.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

Micropterus nigricans

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37°25′46.1″N 96°12′53.2″W
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Cities nearby

Howard

3.8 miles away

New Albany

18.0 miles away

Elk City

19.3 miles away

Latham

24.6 miles away

Eureka

27.7 miles away

Neodesha

29.1 miles away

Toronto

29.3 miles away

Elgin

29.8 miles away

Atlanta

30.3 miles away

Burden

30.7 miles away

Dexter

32.5 miles away

Buffalo

34.3 miles away

Tyro

34.7 miles away

Rosalia

34.9 miles away

Leon

36.0 miles away

Whippoorwill

36.0 miles away

Thayer

40.2 miles away

Grainola

41.5 miles away

Winfield

41.8 miles away

Earlton

42.3 miles away

Douglass

44.0 miles away

El Dorado

44.5 miles away

Augusta

46.4 miles away

Cassoday

48.0 miles away

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FAQ about Elk River fishing

the Elk River is a stream located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Butler County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
37°25′46.1″N 96°12′53.2″W
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