A refuge employee holding a 10" rainbow trout smiling.

Fishing

At Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

Lake 13 (300 acres) on the refuge offers rainbow trout, channel catfish, yellow perch and largemouth bass. Fishing season is March 1-October 31 with limited shorelines open to shoreline fishing and there is water within Lakes 13 and 14. Small boats (trolling speed only) are allowed on Lake 13.

Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge Activities