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Elk River (Tennessee)

Alabama, Tennessee191 miles2 Segments
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River Profile

191 mi
Headwater
Mouth
Dabb's Ford Bridge → Old Dam FordDabb's Ford Bridge → Old Dam Ford · 45.9 mi
Old Dam Ford → Dickey BridgeOld Dam Ford → Dickey Bridge · 13.7 mi
Dickey Bridge → Stump ShoalsDickey Bridge → Stump Shoals · 2 mi
Stump Shoals → Chenault FordStump Shoals → Chenault Ford · 6.5 mi
Chenault Ford → Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft LaunchChenault Ford → Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch · 7.3 mi
Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch → Matt Gardner Elk River Access AreaStone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch → Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area · 40.9 mi
Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area → Veto Access AreaMatt Gardner Elk River Access Area → Veto Access Area · 11.8 mi
Veto Access Area → Maples BridgeVeto Access Area → Maples Bridge · 6 mi
Maples Bridge → Easter FerryMaples Bridge → Easter Ferry · 4.1 mi
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Segments
9 segments
SegmentMilesRiver MileCFSStatusFloat Est.Rapids
Dabb's Ford Bridge → Old Dam Ford
45.9RM 27.0 – 72.9——13:07hrs—
Old Dam Ford → Dickey Bridge
13.7RM 72.9 – 86.6——3:55hrs—
Dickey Bridge → Stump Shoals
2.0RM 86.6 – 88.6——0:34hrs—
Stump Shoals → Chenault Ford
6.5RM 88.6 – 95.1——1:51hrs—
Chenault Ford → Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch
7.3RM 95.1 – 102.4——2:05hrs—
Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch → Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area
40.9RM 102.4 – 143.3——11:41hrs—
Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area → Veto Access Area
11.8RM 143.3 – 155.1——3:22hrs—
Veto Access Area → Maples Bridge
6.0RM 155.1 – 161.1——1:43hrs—
Maples Bridge → Easter Ferry
4.1RM 161.1 – 165.2——1:10hrs—

Quick Facts

Total Length
191 miles
Gauge Stations
4
Segments
2
Boat Ramps
9
Access Sites
13

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Boat Ramps & Access

13 sites · 9 boat ramps
  • RM 27

    Dabb's Ford Bridge

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 68

    Farris Creek Bridge

    Fishing access✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 73

    Old Dam Ford

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 80

    Shiloh Bridge

    Fishing access✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 87

    Dickey Bridge

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 89

    Stump Shoals

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 95

    Chenault Ford

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 102

    Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch

    Hand launch✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 103

    Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge

    Fishing access✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • RM 143

    Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area

    Boat ramp✓ ParkingTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Early November

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Float time estimates
  • Dabb's Ford Bridge → Old Dam Ford
    45.9 mi
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  • Old Dam Ford → Dickey Bridge
    13.7 mi
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  • Dickey Bridge → Stump Shoals
    2 mi
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  • Stump Shoals → Chenault Ford
    6.5 mi
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  • Chenault Ford → Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch
    7.3 mi
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  • Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch → Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area
    40.9 mi
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  • Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area → Veto Access Area
    11.8 mi
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  • Veto Access Area → Maples Bridge
    6 mi
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  • Maples Bridge → Easter Ferry
    4.1 mi
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Season Timing
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Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

Shuttle Distances

Dabb's Ford Bridge→Farris Creek Bridge

40.6 mi

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Farris Creek Bridge→Old Dam Ford

5.3 mi

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Old Dam Ford→Shiloh Bridge

6.9 mi

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Shiloh Bridge→Dickey Bridge

6.8 mi

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Dickey Bridge→Stump Shoals

2 mi

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Stump Shoals→Chenault Ford

6.5 mi

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Chenault Ford→Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch

7.3 mi

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Stone Bridge Park Paddle Craft Launch→Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge

0.3 mi

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Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge→Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area

40.6 mi

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Matt Gardner Elk River Access Area→Veto Access Area

11.8 mi

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Veto Access Area→Maples Bridge

6 mi

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Maples Bridge→Easter Ferry

4.1 mi

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