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Berkshire National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Berkshire National Fish Hatchery lies in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with about 155 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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Berkshire NFH 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 Berkshire NFH

  • 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. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 147 (100%)0huntable acres
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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 Massachusetts hunting license and any required tags or stamps — MassWildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Berkshire NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to permit recreational fishing along the Konkapot River at the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery in New Marlborough, Massachusetts.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Berkshire NFH

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Destination: Berkshire National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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42.16833, -73.24721
DMS
42°10′06.0″N 73°14′50.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Pittsfield, MA19 mi S of town
  • Springfield, MA34 mi W of town
  • Hartford, CT41 mi NW of town
  • Albany, NY42 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • BDL Hartford Bradley33 mi
  • ALB Albany Intl49 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 Berkshire NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:47 AM6:17 AM7:29 PM13h 12m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM7:04 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM6:36 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM6:13 PM11h 09m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM4:48 PM10h 24m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM4:33 PM9h 50m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:22 PM9h 21m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM4:21 PM9h 08m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM4:30 PM9h 09m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM4:44 PM9h 25m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:05 PM9h 58m

Computed for 42.168, -73.247 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Berkshire NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Berkshire NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Berkshire NFH?

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

Can you fish at Berkshire NFH?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Berkshire NFH located?

Berkshire National Fish Hatchery is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, about 19 miles S of Pittsfield, MA (straight-line). GPS: 42.16833, -73.24721.

What are legal shooting hours at Berkshire NFH?

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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Shawangunk Grasslands NWR

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Stewart B. Mckinney NWR

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Wapack NWR

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