Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge

Sportfish in the reservoir include yellow perch and largemouth bass. In order to protect migratory birds, the Refuge has prohibited the use lead sinkers or lead-based lures. Casting and wading are the only means to fish the open water as flotation devices and boats are not allowed on the...

Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge has access restrictions from March 1 to July 14 to accommodate the birds. Please remember you are visitors to the Refuge and restrain from disturbing wildlife. Do no use electronic or game calls, including bird calls, which can cause stress on animals as well...

Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge provides incredible open vistas to photograph, with the added bonus of abundant bird activities such as feeding, flying and courtship. Large mammal species are restricted to white-tail deer and coyote, although grizzly bears from the Mission Mountains will...

Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all hunting.Adjoining state-owned lands are managed for wildlife cover, food production and public hunting of upland game birds and waterfowl. The closure of Ninepipe NWR enhances the quality of hunting in the Mission Valley by...

Mountain bikes (non-motorized) must remain on Refuge roads and respect the seasonally closed areas.