Eagle Lake Refuge
Approximately 8 miles NW of downtown Memphis, Shelby County, TNDirections and Description
Site Directions: take TN Highway 388 north of Memphis., go north to Robertson Road, turn left (west) onto Robertson Road, go approximately 1 mile to Benjestown Road, turn left onto Benjestown Road, and go south about 1.2 miles. Look for a sign on Benjestown Road pointing the way to a side road leading west to the refuge. Follow this side road about a mile to its end. Lat-Long: 35.262, -90.0671
The WMA is open all year, during daylight hours, please note hunting seasons. General access is free however, some hunting, fishing, or recreational license fees may apply.
TWRA Contact Information: Region 1 Office 731-423-5725 Toll-Free 800-372-3928 E-mail the office TWRA Area Manager is Chris Park 1-731-738-0233
Eagle Lake Refuge is mostly cleared Mississippi River floodplain partitioned into water management units. A small amount of forested bluff land occurs on this 3,253-acre refuge. The Refuge is a good site for viewing waterfowl, wading birds, and shorebirds depending upon water levels and time of year. Waterfowl viewing is best in winter. Mississippi Kites may be seen in summer, Bald Eagles are seen year-round and the bluff hills can be great for migrant songbirds in spring and fall.
Regulations & Dates
Closed to all forms of use and trespass from Nov. 15 - the last day of Feb., except Bomprezzi Unit. Access to the south end of Shelby Forest WMA through Eagle Lake Refuge will be allowed during hunting seasons. Bomprezzi Unit has separate access. The observation tower is open only during Meeman Shelby Forest hunt dates that coincide with the hunting season.
Dog training is prohibited.
EAGLE LAKE REFUGE UNIT
Big Game, Small Game, and Trapping is the same as statewide seasons and bag limits, except as noted. Hunting is allowed Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday only.
Deer - Open for August Archery Deer Hunt.
Fall Turkey - Closed.
Spring Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 12 - May 4, 2025. Hunt days are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Bag limit one (1) bearded turkey, counts towards the statewide bag limit.
Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
Waterfowl - closed to waterfowl hunting.
BOMPREZZI UNIT
Big Game, Small Game is the same as statewide seasons, except as noted.
Small Game: Shotguns only
Deer: Open for August Archery Deer Hunt. Muzzleloaders and Shotguns with rifled slugs, centerfire rifles are prohibited.
Fall Turkey - Closed.
Spring Turkey - One non-quota hunt: April 12 - May 4, 2025. Bag limit of one male bearded turkey, counts towards the statewide bag limit.
Turkey (Young Sportsman) - Same as statewide season.
Quail - Nov. 2, 2024 - Jan. 15, 2025.