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| | Cold Springs Reservoir | | The reservoir covers 1,600 acres with 12 miles of shoreline and is a national wildlife refuge heavily used by migrating waterfowl. Some 275 acres of the reservoir area have been designed as public hunting grounds. Bank fishing for crappie, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead permitted from the Inlet Canal and along Cold Springs Dam. |
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| | Lake Wallula | | The lake is located in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington along the Columbia River, provides for water fun and relaxation. Boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing are some of the activities the lake has to offer. The landscape is characteristic of wide-open vistas with few trees while the climate is arid. Other popular activities include camping and picnicking. Recreation facilities range from full service campgrounds and picnic areas to undeveloped remote beaches. View migrating fish and tour the powerhouse and navigation lock. Lodging and restaurants are nearby. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity as well. Guests may be able to spot coyotes, rabbits, deer, and elk. Other visitors at the lake may want to view the birds in the area. A few of these species are hawks, eagles, quail, and ducks. |
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| | McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge | | This refuge provides a resting and feeding area for thousands of Canada geese and ducks during the fall. Pheasants are common as well. The refuge is 1,837 acres of open water, marsh, and grasslands. Some facilities are provided. |
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| | Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge | | The refuge provides a nesting area for Great Basin Canada geese and several species of ducks. Mammals include mule deer, coyote, and many smaller species. Walleye, steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, crappie, and bass are found in refuge waters. 29,370 acres of marshes, sloughs, open water, cropland, and sagebrush uplands. |
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