Fishing
Hunting and Fishing Regulations
Hunting regulations are designed to provide safe recreational opportunities through wise use of renewable wildlife resources. Hunting is permitted in accordance with federal regulations governing public use on National Wildlife Refuges as set forth in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Hunting will be in accordance with applicable State of Iowa regulations subject to the conditions stated in this publication. Brochures may be obtained by mail, at the refuge visitor center, or from the refuge website.
Refuge lands are open to fishing, year round, 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset, except in bison/elk enclosure. Night fishing, access from private property and entry into closed areas are prohibited. We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, snake, lizard, leech, minnow, crayfish, mussel (clam), and any other non-fish species by any method on the refuge.
| Activity | Hunting Hours | Special Regulation |
| Fishing | Year round, 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset | Night fishing, access from private property and entry into closed areas are prohibited. We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, snake, lizard, leech, minnow, crayfish, mussel (clam), and any other non-fish species by any method on the refuge. |
| State regulations, season dates and bag and possession limits, shooting times apply to ALL hunt activities on the refuge. | ||
Prohibited Activities
By law, recreational activities on national wildlife refuges are prohibited unless expressly permitted
- Fishing in the bison/elk enclosure
