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FISHING & WATER · DUNN CENTER, NORTH DAKOTA

Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge

A 4,000-acre refuge with a fishing pier, nature trails and huge fall bird migrations.

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What to expect

More than 225 bird species have been recorded here, and up to 100,000 waterfowl stop in during fall migration. Lake Ilo Park on the north shore has a fishing pier, picnic area, nature trails and a rebuilt stone tipi ring.

  • Northern pike, yellow perch and bluegill
  • Accessible fishing pier; ice fishing in winter
  • Nature trails and wildlife viewing
  • Kids Fishing Day on the first Saturday in June

Getting to Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge

1 mile west of Dunn Center on ND Hwy 200. Take ND Hwy 22 north to Killdeer, then go east.

Before you go

Open 5 am to 10 pm. Boats are idle-speed only, May to Sept, and low water has made the boat ramp unusable lately, so call ahead before bringing a boat. No hunting.

Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.

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