Elk Creek Lake* Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

Today on Elk Creek Lake*

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Wind & weather

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What Elk Creek Lake* is best for

DNR data

BluegillPanfish, common

6.3

PerchPanfish, common

6.3

CrappiePanfish, common

6.3

LargemouthCommon

6.3

TroutPresent

3.8

How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 17 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08

Bass	14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Panfish	No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year	Open
Sturgeon	No fishing	Closed
Trout	Statewide inland trout rules · check DNRMost inland waters: May 2 to October 15, 2026	See DNR

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public

Carry In Only Elk Creek LakeDirections
AccessDirections

Nearest bait shop from Carry In Only Elk Creek LakeBadger Bait Supply LLC9914 Deer Park Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703 · (715) 874-63773 mi · about 7 min drive · Directions

Bottomsand 75% · muck 20% · gravel 5%

Lake groupElk Creek Lake Rehabilitation District

Stocking

DNR records

2013	9,000 brown trout yearling, 3.5" 1,376 brown trout large fingerling, 2.7"
2012	100 brown trout adult (broodstock), 15.2"

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Yellow Iris

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Elk Creek Lake*

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Halfmoon LakeEau Claire	6.3	132	9 ft
Dells PondEau Claire	7.6	739	30 ft
Lake Hallie, Lake Hallie 2Chippewa	11	79	13 ft
Altoona LakeEau Claire	11.2	840	25 ft
Lake MenominDunn	13.8	1,405	34 ft
Tainter LakeDunn	15.1	1,752	37 ft
Tilden Mill PondChippewa	16.3	61	11 ft
Wissota LakeChippewa	18.9	6,300	72 ft

Elk Creek Lake* questions

How deep is Elk Creek Lake*?

Elk Creek Lake* is 17 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 57 acres.

What fish are in Elk Creek Lake*?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and trout (present).

Where is the boat launch on Elk Creek Lake*?

There are 2 public launches: Carry In Only Elk Creek Lake and Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Elk Creek Lake*?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply.

What is the walleye limit on Elk Creek Lake*?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Elk Creek Lake* stocked?

Yes. In 2013 the DNR and partners stocked 9,000 brown trout (yearling) and 1,376 brown trout (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.

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