Elk River
From the Cumberland Plateau the Elk runs southwest then west through southern middle Tennessee near Estill Springs, Winchester and Fayetteville, past Elkton and into northern Alabama to Wheeler Lake.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Elk River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 195 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Laurel and Jay creeks, Cumberland Plateau, Grundy County, Tennessee |
| Mouth | Tennessee River at Wheeler Lake, Limestone County, Alabama |
| State | Tennessee |
Elk River Dam forms Woods Reservoir and Tims Ford Dam forms Tims Ford Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Elk River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Tennessee: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Lakes on or near the Elk River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Elk River (Wikipedia) ↗