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Elk River

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Tennessee, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Elk River is a stream located in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Avery County, North Carolina and Johnson County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Smallmouth bass.

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36°15′35.3″N 81°59′36.7″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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North Wilkesboro

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Newton

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Lincolnton

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Newport

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Statesville

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Morristown

72.9 miles away

Brevard

81.3 miles away

Sevierville

91.6 miles away

Middlesborough

99.1 miles away

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FAQ about Elk River fishing

the Elk River is a stream located in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Avery County, North Carolina and Johnson County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
36°15′35.3″N 81°59′36.7″W
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