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With 50 percent of the refuge in water, the refuge is a great place for Canoeing and Kayaking! With 23 boat ramps and miles of shoreline, the refuge offers multiple spots to launch for a peaceful paddle. All refuge impoundments and some refuge bays are seasonally closed Nov. 15th – Mar. 15th. See refuge map link for boat ramp and put in locations. For more information on a local regional water trail that includes the refuge see https://landbetweenthelakes.us/watertrails/