Fishing
At Reelfoot NWR, there are numerous places to fish - just make sure the refuge waters are open before doing so. Fishing is seasonally permitted from legal sunrise to legal sunset (Central Time). Frogging and commercial turtling are prohibited.
Waters of Grassy Island: Closed Nov 15 - Jan 31
Waters of Long Point: Closed Nov 15 - March 15
Persons must comply with all applicable State fishing and boating regulations while on the refuge. A valid Tennessee Fishing License is required. You can purchase your license online at TWRA's Go Outdoors Tennessee.
Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo
Reelfoot NWR offers an Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo each year in June for youth ages 12 and younger at our refuge ponds located at 4343 Hwy 157, Union City. Fish two stocked pond, win prizes, eat a good meal, and enjoy quality family time at no cost on Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. This event is always held the Saturday AFTER the first FULL WEEK of June.
