Established in 1947, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge represents a unique combination of wildlife conservation,recreation, agriculture and industry. Approximately 44,000 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands provide habitat for wildlife and recreation opportunities for people.
Fishing is one of the more popular visitor pastimes at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. More than 9,000 acres of water are impounded by three man-made reservoirs and several small impoundments. The three larger lakes, Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen, are available for fishing from a boat on a year-round basis with one exception. The eastern portion of Crab Orchard Lake is restricted from October 1 to March 14 to provide resting area for migrating waterfowl.
Here is Sheldon posing beside the fishing regulations:
- Fishing permitted from sunrise to sunset March 15th - September 30th
- A 15-inch min size limit is in effect for large-mouth bass
- Boats and flotation devices are prohibited
Sheldon and Hayes (with bag of Baked Lays from our lunch at Subway in hand) heading down the path to the pond. The weather was great! Felt like the beginning of fall and take a look at those clouds. We have some awesome cloud cover here. They seem to always be very big and fluffy.
Species
A great variety of fish can be found in the waters within The Refugee. Striped bass are the most sought after fish on the refuge.
- Largemouth Bass
- Bluegill
- Black and White Crappie
- Channel Catfish
- Striped Bass
- Other species caught include: rainbow trout, sunfish, white and yellow bass, yellow perch, bullhead, carp, bowfin, flathead catfish, warmouth and spotted sucker.
So if you come for a visit before September 30th don't forget your fishing gear.
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1 comment:
Love the picture of Hayes and Sheldon walking down the path to the pond. (When are you going to be in some of the pictures). Can't wait for the next blog.
Mom
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