National Wildlife Refuge · California · FWS Region 8

Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Del Norte County, California, Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 14 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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14FWS-owned acres
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Castle Rock 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Hunting at Castle Rock 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: 14 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed14 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 14 —

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

Fishing at Castle Rock NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Castle Rock NWR.

How to get to Castle Rock NWR

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Destination: Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
41.76155, -124.24943
DMS
41°45′41.6″N 124°14′57.9″W

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Nearest towns

  • Crescent City, CA2.5 mi W of town
  • Eureka, CA67 mi N of town
  • Medford, OR81 mi SW of town
  • Coos Bay, OR111 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • ACV Arcata–Eureka54 mi
  • MFR Rogue Valley–Medford82 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 Castle Rock 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, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM7:52 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM7:28 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM7:00 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM6:37 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:13 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:58 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM4:48 PM9h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM4:47 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:14 AM7:44 AM4:55 PM9h 12m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:11 AM7:41 AM5:09 PM9h 27m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:00 AM7:30 AM5:30 PM10h 00m

Computed for 41.762, -124.249 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Castle Rock NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Castle Rock NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Castle Rock NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock NWR located?

Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge is in Del Norte County, California, about 3 miles W of Crescent City, CA (straight-line). GPS: 41.76155, -124.24943.

What are legal shooting hours at Castle Rock 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.