Elk Lake

Elk Lake is a lake in Washington County, Indiana. Elk Lake covers about 48 acres and holds about 1,182 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Elk Lake

Elk Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Elk Lake

Fish reported from Elk Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.

Bass

For bass at Elk, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Elk, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Elk, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Elk Lake

On a first trip to Elk, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Elk Lake

Spring at Elk is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Elk can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.