Elk Lake

Q: What do you need to know about Elk Lake ?

Elk Lake is a body of water in MI. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Post-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Yellow Perch. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Elk Lake 's size, depth, and clarity?

Elk Lake is a 8051.91 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Elk Lake ?

Elk Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Yellow Perch.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 26, 2025

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

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Powder
Gold Ambassador
7/9/21
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Fall
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Docks
This is for the marina between the bay and the dam: In the fall, when the salmon start moving in, they push the bass back toward the bay and into the marina. With a spinner bait, target the dock pilings and the grass on the bottom. I’ve had the best success with a white or chrome bait with silver willow leaf blades. Use a white fluke tail trailer.
Ron Dohm Jr
Gold Ambassador
4/29/22
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Boulders
- Water Temperature
  44°
The fish are really starting to want to move a little shallower even with the water still being cold (43-46). This particular day throwing a jerk bait triggered bites around the boulders the fish were relating to. A long 5-8 second pause was pretty important for getting bites.
Ndenig
Silver Ambassador
8/20/22
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Brush Piles
- Forage
  Crawfish