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Elk Lake Fishing Report

Stanley, ID

Lake conditions

Elk Lake — 2026-11-07

Conditions overview

Today's conditions at this lake, computed from live weather and the moon.

Season
Fall
Moon
3% illuminated, waningNew Moon
Est. surface temp
47.9°F
Pressure
30.35 inHgStable

Est. water temp

47.9°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Air vs. last week

9°F cooler

23°F now vs 32°F this time last week

Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water

Sun & moon

Sunrise
7:24 AM
Sunset
5:20 PM
Moonrise
5:52 AM
Moonset
4:12 PM
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 12 PM
Cloud cover
24%
Precip chance
0%
Wind
3 mph WNW
Pressure
30.35 inHg Stable

Today's solunar periods

  • Minor: 5:22 AM–6:22 AM
  • Major: 10:07 AM–12:07 PM
  • Minor: 3:42 PM–4:42 PM
  • Major: 10:30 PM–12:30 AM

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Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.

44.229007, -114.747726

Est. water temp

47.9°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Species on record

No species on record yet for this lake.

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Location

Elk Lake · 44.2290, -114.7477

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FAQ

Common questions

What fish are in Elk Lake?

No fish species have been recorded for Elk Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.

When's the best time to fish Elk Lake?

No species are modeled for Elk Lake yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 30% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Elk Lake to see the best window for current conditions.

Where is Elk Lake?

Elk Lake is near Stanley, ID, at 44.2290, -114.7477.

Plan your trip to Elk Lake

Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Elk Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.