Elk City Reservoir/Wildlife Area Waterfowl Report -
| Waterfowl numbers | Waterfowl numbers fluctuate with migration, hunting pressure, and changing habitat conditions. |
| Water level | We have had quite a bit of rainfall this summer. Water started being held in July in some wetlands and another rain event in late August added to the water levels in most wetlands. Wetlands range from very little water to being full. All of them have enough water for ducks to utilize with only a couple of exceptions. The lake is 0.34 ft above conservation pool right now. For current Reservoir levels visit http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/ELKC.lakepage.html |
| Hunting conditions | The vegetative growth is good in most wetlands. The lake edge also has good growth, but the lake jumped up several times this summer so most areas of vegetation will require the lake level to come up in order for it to be flooded for waterfowl. Food production was variable across the wetlands but much better than the last couple of years. |
| Expected hunting success | Variable. TEAL SEASON IS SEPT. 13-21 REGULAR DUCK SEASON IS NOV. 8-JAN. 4 AND JAN. 10-25 |
| Comments | Please do not leave trash on the public ground including empty shells. Individuals utilizing the wildlife area need to be aware of the refuge boundaries. Boats cannot drive through the refuge area on the water. Maps can be obtained at the Fisheries & Wildlife office (below the dam), at the State Park (on the lake side), and online at https://ksoutdoors.com/content/download/20944/140278/file/ELK%20CITY%20RES%20&%20WA.pdf |