Wapanocca NWR offers a great public hunting opportunity just 15 miles northwest of Memphis, Tennessee. The refuge is an oasis for wildlife in a sea of agricultural development. In the heart of the refuge is a 600-acre open lake surrounded by 1,200 acres of cypress swamps. An array of other...
Refuge waters include the 600-acre Wapanocca Lake, with an average depth of 4 feet. Fishing season is from March 1 through November 30, during daylight hours only. Available species include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish.
Wapanocca NWR primarily consists of bottomland hardwood forests, early stage reforested hardwoods, agricultural lands, open water, and flooded cypress/willow swamp. Thirty small field impoundments totaling 190 acres have been developed for waterfowl in the agricultural area. Because of its...
Photography is encouraged on the refuge throughout the year. Animals are most active during the early mornings and late evenings. During the winter months, thousands of waterfowl can be seen on Wapanocca Lake. Each season of the year provides opportunities to observe and photograph unique...
Environmental education is an important program on the refuge. Groups are welcome, and arrangements may be made by contacting the refuge headquarters at 870-343-2595.
