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Krumbo Reservoir

Updated November 9, 2026

Established in 1949 to improve wildlife habitat and support recreational fishing, Krumbo Reservoir is the Refuge’s deepest body of water and encompasses 184 acres.

Boating and Ice Conditions

Visitors may use nonmotorized or electric boats year-round for fishing, paddling, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Boats are prohibited when ice is present at the launch, and ice fishing is prohibited on any ice formations.

Facilities and Access

The reservoir provides a boat launch, an accessible fishing dock, restrooms, picnic tables, and shelters. Vehicle access may be closed when road conditions are hazardous.

Prohibited Activities
  • Camping
  • Campfires
  • Collecting natural objects such as plants, animals, minerals, antlers, and objects of antiquity (including cultural resources)
  • Ice fishing
  • Off-leash pets
  • Overnight parking
  • Swimming
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