Public land · Tennessee
Wood ducks, Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge, Tennessee. Photo: USFWSReelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges
National wildlife refuge · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- State
- Tennessee
- Type
- National wildlife refuge
- Managed by
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Size
- See official page
- Official page
- Agency page
Two federal refuges on and near Reelfoot Lake. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on both; parts are closed to all public access in winter.
Spot guideReelfoot LakeTips, access, rules and live water levelsWaterfowl rules
- Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR.Source: USFWS 2026-27 Reelfoot and Lake Isom NWR regulations · Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Parts of the refuge are closed to all public access Nov 15–Mar 15, and some refuge waters are closed Nov 15–Jan 31 (see the refuge map). Lake Isom allows only boats of 10 hp or less. The refuges are day-use only.Source: USFWS 2026-27 Reelfoot and Lake Isom NWR regulations · Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Not confirmed yet
- The posted 2026-27 brochure file is labeled as a draft; check the refuge's page for the final version.
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Confirm this season’s rules on our state law pages or the agency’s own site, check draw and permit deadlines, and look at today’s river levels on the migration map. Areas can close or flood on short notice.