Fishing
At Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Cast a line at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and catch northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie, yellow perch, catfish and carp.
Hours
Daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Locations
Daily: Within 300 feet up and down stream of fishing access points and from non-motorized boats on the designated canoe route.
September 1 to February 28: Most of the refuge, excluding closed areas as portrayed on the map of the refuge general information brochure, is open to fishing.
Know Before You Go
- A valid state fishing license is required but is not sold at our facilities. You can purchase a license online from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website. Minnesota’s state fishing licenses are valid March 1 though February 28 of the following year.
- All state, federal and refuge fishing regulations must be followed.
- The refuge prohibits seining or digging for bait as well as the possession of any turtle or frog.
- Motorized watercraft are prohibited, including electric trolling motors.
- Disposing of bait, trash or other debris is prohibited.
- Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.
