Tennessee · River fishing · Winchester

Elk River

Easy
difficulty
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Elk River is a fishing spot on the Tennessee River in Tennessee, managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. It is an easy outing for anglers, and the surrounding area offers several trails within a short drive. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lynchburg show October highs around 73°F with lows near 45°F, and April highs around 71°F. Midsummer highs typically reach the upper 80s. The closest trails are the Marble Plains Loop Trail, about 1.8 miles away, and the Clifton Doyle Trail and Storybook Trail, each about 2 miles off. Paddlers can head to East Fork Mulberry Creek, roughly 8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Elk River

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 27°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 29°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 36°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      79° / 53°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 62°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 66°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 64°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 58°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 45°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 34°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 29°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lynchburg, TN, 8.5 mi away at 810 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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