Facility Activities

FISHING

Sleeping Indian Pond on hatchery grounds is very popular for public fishing enjoyment. The 1/2-acre pond has a disability accessible observation/fishing deck that is available to anglers daily. The pond is an excellent place for children and first-time anglers, whether it be fly fishing or just a worm. Non-resident children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult with a license. There is a one fish limit per license. Wyoming fishing regulations apply. Licenses are not available on-site.

WILDLIFE and BIRDING 

Be sure to bring your binoculars and camera to test your knowledge of local species. Depending on the season you may see elk, bison, coyotes, moose, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, osprey or sandhill cranes because the hatchery is uniquely located on the Fish & Wildlife Service's National Elk Refuge.

Fishing

Sleeping Indian Pond on hatchery grounds is very popular for public fishing enjoyment. The 1/2-acre pond has an accessible observation/fishing deck that is available to anglers daily from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The pond is an excellent place for children and first-time anglers, whether it be...

Fish viewing
Fish viewing is available at a number of FWS facilities in the form of aquariums, tanks, and streams.
Birding
From bald eagles to spoonbills, from condors to puffins, birds abound on national wildlife refuges. Refuges provide places for birds to nest, rest, feed and breed making them world-renown for their birding opportunities.
Picnicking
A few sites allow picnicking at designated areas.