The 2020 fishing season opened on Saturday, May 2 and closes November 30, 2020. Anglers can fish at Lakes Mary and Ladora on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Please be sure to practice social distancing and follow CDC Guidelines while fishing. Click on the link below for details about the fishing program, and Refuge rules and regulations. Please note the daily $3 fishing fee begins June 1, 2020.
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Looking for great ways to enjoy the outdoors? Visit the Refuge! Click the link below for highlights about our 10 miles of hiking trails, our 11-mile auto Wildlife Drive to see bison, deer, hawks, coyotes, waterfowl, birds and more! Bring your phone or camera and take amazing photos of wildlife, use your phone and connect with iNaturalist, and try one of our nature scavenger hunts with your kids. There’s lots to do at the Refuge and it’s free!
Refuge Activities
Take the Refuge's 11-mile Wildlife Drive in your vehicle to see bison, deer, hawks, waterfowl and more! Along the way there are parking lots near trail heads to hike the more than 10 miles of trails. Click on the link below for a map of the wildlife drive and trail system. It's free and a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Refuge.
Trail and Wildlife Drive Map
Through extensive planning efforts with our local partners and communities, we continue working together to provide and enhance access to the Refuge. We are currently constructing several trails and trailheads that will provide additional visitor opportunities. Construction is expected to be completed this fall. As a reminder, while visiting the Refuge, please watch for wildlife as well as construction equipment.
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