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St. Francis River, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Public Water Access Site

This carry-in access point on the St. Francis River within Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge provides paddlers and anglers year-round access to a designated canoe route starting at Battle Brook.

Fishing is permitted year-round within 300 feet upstream and downstream of the access point, and non-motorized boats (canoes, kayaks, rowboats) are allowed on the designated canoe route; motorized watercraft are prohibited.

The refuge is open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, with a wildlife sanctuary closure from March 1 to August 31 that restricts access to designated areas only.


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