I would definitely give rainbow a try. Ive never heard anything but good about the fishing at rainbow, and the drive isn't bad. The drive up to elk lake sucks, and the fishing is definitely not worth it. Ive never heard much good about fishing elk lake. by the way, rainbow is excellent for crawdaddies ifn you have a trap. yummm. the crawdads probably arent good yet this early in the year, but later on keep it in mind. good luck, and happy fishing, be sure to let us know what you decide, and how you do, Brian