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Turtle Creek Island Unit

The Turtle Creek Island Unit is located about 4 miles southeast of the main complex on Duff-Washa Rd. The Turtle Creek Island Unit was purchased by Ducks Unlimited in 2016 and is now part of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. In 2017, Friends of Ottawa raised funds to install a parking lot and canoe/kayak launch here. The area is open to fishing from sunrise to sunset, state regulations apply.

Driving Directions

Directions from Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge: Travel east (left) on SR 2, then turn south (right) on Benton-Carroll Rd. Turn east (left) on Duff Washa Rd. The Turtle Creek Island Unit is approximately a mile down the road on your left.