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Elk River

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Tennessee, United States

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Elk River is a stream located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Limestone County, Alabama and Coffee County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Brown trout.

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35°05′47.1″N 86°48′36″W
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Fishing regulations at Elk River, TN

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 Tennessee 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 Elk River fishing

the Elk River is a stream located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Limestone County, Alabama and Coffee County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
35°05′47.1″N 86°48′36″W
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