Rainbow Trout fishing at Elk Creek Lake*

Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 4 to 17 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 17 ft; the winter hold is 3 to 17 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 8 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.

Yellow Perch fishing at Elk Creek Lake*

Spring puts yellow perch in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 17 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 17 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Elk Creek Lake*

Early season largemouth bass use the shallows, holding in 2 to 10 ft. Summer is a 5 to 17 ft game here, winter a 5 to 17 ft one. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.

Crappie fishing at Elk Creek Lake*

Spring crappie on Elk Creek Lake* hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 5 to 17 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 17 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 14 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled).

Bluegill fishing at Elk Creek Lake*

Spring bluegill on Elk Creek Lake* hold shallow, usually 1 to 6 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 17 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig.

How deep is Elk Creek Lake*?

Elk Creek Lake* is about 17 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Elk Creek Lake*?

Anglers target rainbow trout, yellow perch, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill on Elk Creek Lake*. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Elk Creek Lake*?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Elk Creek Lake*?

For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Is Elk Creek Lake* stocked with fish?

Yes — per Wisconsin DNR fish-stocking summary records, Elk Creek Lake* was most recently stocked 2025 with 2,958 rainbow trout (yearling). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Elk Creek Lake*?

Fishing on Elk Creek Lake* is regulated by the Wisconsin DNR. Check the official Wisconsin regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.