Top fish species at South Branch Elk River

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
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South Branch Elk River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 4 lb

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General info

South Branch Elk River is a stream located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Bluegill.

Location

37°30′36″N 96°24′7.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on South Branch Elk River?

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Fishing regulations at South Branch 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.

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FAQ about South Branch Elk River fishing

the South Branch Elk River is a stream located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°30′36″N 96°24′7.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the South Branch Elk River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the South Branch Elk River are:
  • Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest South Branch Elk River fishing reports are:
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