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Elk Lake

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Minnesota, United States

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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Muskellunge

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General info

Elk Lake is a lake located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Muskellunge, and Bluegill.

Location

47°11′21.8″N 95°13′2.3″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Elk Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Elk Lake, MN

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.

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FAQ about Elk Lake fishing

Elk Lake is a lake located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°11′21.8″N 95°13′2.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Elk Lake 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 Elk Lake are:
  • Northern pike - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Muskellunge - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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