Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region

Who We Are

Fact Sheet
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Location

What We Do

Moist Soil Management
Cropland Management
Grassland Management
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Wildlife

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2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

Contact Us

Phone: 660-856-3323
V/TTY: 800-735-2966
Address:
16194 Swan Lake Avenue
Sumner, MO 64681

Fishing

Photo of an angler displaying a stringer of fish - Photo credit:  U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe refuge is open to fishing from March 1 until October 15 each year. The most common species are channel catfish, bullhead, carp, buffalo, and crappie.

No special permit is required to fish on the refuge, but This link opens in a new windowall state regulations are in effect.

Motorized watercraft 10HP or less may be used on Silver Lake. Use of non-motorized boats are permitted on any body of water on the refuge.

Three fishing piers are available on Silver Lake.


Last updated: July 18, 2008