Facility Activities

To help protect wildlife and their habitats and to ensure your safety, please familiarize yourself with the information and regulations specific to this Refuge prior to your visit. Visitors may request a printed copy of the Refuge brochure with a map of the area by stopping in the visitor center during regular hours or calling the Refuge to have one mailed. 

Hunting

Hunting is an important wildlife management tool and a healthy, traditional outdoor pastime, deeply rooted in America’s heritage. Hunting can instill a unique understanding and appreciation of wildlife, their behavior, and habitat needs.

Deer and pheasant are the only animals that may be...

Fishing

The Refuge has two permanent lakes, Lake Tewaukon and Sprague Lake. Both of these lakes are open to fishing. Anglers can catch northern pike, walleye, perch, and bullheads on Lake Tewaukon and Sprague Lake. The remainder of the Refuge’s wetlands are managed for migratory birds and are closed to...

Ice fishing

After the ducks, geese, and other migratory birds have said their farewells to Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge for the winter, anglers can enjoy a great time on the (frozen) water even during the coldest months of the year. Ice fishing can be a fun activity for the whole family. 

Wildlife watching

We invite you to observe wildlife from May 1 through September 30 on the portion of the Refuge located east of County Road 12. The Refuge is closed to this activity at all other times to provide a sanctuary for wildlife.

Photography

Whether you enjoy landscape, wildlife, macro, or any other form of nature photography you will enjoy a trip to Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge. Access to the Refuge for photography is allowed from May 1 to September 30 on the portion of the Refuge located east of County Road 12. Outside of...

Auto tour

The Prairie Lake auto tour route offers visitors a closer look at various wetland and grassland habitats available to migrant and resident wildlife throughout the Refuge. Open May 1st - September 30, the tour route is gravel and may be soft and slippery early in the spring or after hard rains....