Available species include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill, crappie and white bass.
Hunting and Fishing Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations are designed to provide safe recreational opportunities through wise use of renewable wildlife resources. Hunting and fishing are permitted in accordancewithFederalregulationsgoverningpublicuseonNationalWildlifeRefugesasset forth in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Hunting and fishing will be in accordance with applicable State of Iowa regulations subject to the conditions stated below. Brochures may be obtained by mail, at the refuge headquarters, or from the refuge website.
Boats
Canoeing and kayaking are allowed and there is a designated water trail on the Louisa Division. On Horseshoe Bend, motor boats are allowed for fishing only during the periods when flood water enables access from the river over the levee
| Activity | Season | Division | Regulation |
| Sport Fishing | Allowed all year (sunrise to sunset) inaccordancewith state seasons and regulationsexcept where otherwise posted. | BigTimberDivisionandIowaRiver Corridor LouisaDivisionclosedSept.15toJan.1(exceptionoftheboat ramp and fishing pier access at the inlet structure.) HorseshoeBendDivisionDec.1untilSept.14Motorboats are allowed for fishing only during the periods when flood water enables access from the river over the levee. KeithsburgDivisionJan.1untilSept.14.SpringSlough parking areaisopentofishing allyear.Asignispresenttodesignatethe closed area boundary beyond the gate. | Boats and all other fishing devices must be removed at theendofeachday’s fishing. |
