National Wildlife Refuge · Nevada · FWS Region 8

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge lies in Washoe County, Nevada, with about 251 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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1hunt units
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251FWS-owned acres
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Anaho Island NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Anaho Island NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 251 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed251 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 251 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Nevada hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Nevada Department of Wildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Anaho Island NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Anaho Island NWR.

How to get to Anaho Island NWR

Navigate

Destination: Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
39.95337, -119.51221
DMS
39°57′12.1″N 119°30′44.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Reno, NV33 mi NE of town
  • Fallon, NV51 mi NW of town
  • Carson City, NV57 mi N of town
  • Susanville, CA68 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • RNO Reno–Tahoe34 mi
  • SMF Sacramento Intl141 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Anaho Island NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Los Angeles local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM7:31 PM13h 07m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM7:08 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM6:42 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM6:20 PM11h 13m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM4:57 PM10h 31m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM4:43 PM10h 01m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM4:34 PM9h 34m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM4:33 PM9h 22m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM4:42 PM9h 23m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM4:55 PM9h 38m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:15 PM10h 08m

Computed for 39.953, -119.512 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Anaho Island NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Anaho Island NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Anaho Island NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Anaho Island NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Anaho Island NWR located?

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge is in Washoe County, Nevada, about 33 miles NE of Reno, NV (straight-line). GPS: 39.95337, -119.51221.

What are legal shooting hours at Anaho Island NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.