March - Crappie and Bass fishing are excellent. Wild Turkey are very visible on the grassy island unit. The Spring Turkey Hunt is conducted on the first weekend in April. May - This is and excellent time for bird watchers. Up to 240 species have been documented.
Fishing is still at it's peak.
June - Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo held at Maintenance Shop Pond in conjunction with National Fishing Week. Bream, Catfish, and Bass still good. July -The Annual Reelfoot Lake Fireworks Display is held. August - Refuge Squirrel Season opens on the fourth Saturday of the month. Refuge Squirrel Season ends on September 30th.