National Fish Hatchery · California · FWS Region 8

Coleman National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Shasta County, California, Coleman National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 78 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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Coleman 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 Coleman 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.

Camping or fires are not permitted.

— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 78 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 78 —

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 Coleman NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Coleman NFH.

How to get to Coleman NFH

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Destination: Coleman National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
40.39930, -122.14124
DMS
40°23′57.5″N 122°08′28.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Redding, CA19 mi SE of town
  • Chico, CA49 mi N of town
  • Willows, CA61 mi N of town
  • Susanville, CA78 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • RDD Redding Regional11 mi
  • ACV Arcata–Eureka111 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 Coleman NFH

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, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM7:42 PM13h 08m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:19 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:52 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM6:30 PM11h 12m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM5:07 PM10h 30m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:52 PM9h 59m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM4:43 PM9h 32m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM4:43 PM9h 19m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM4:51 PM9h 20m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:59 AM7:29 AM5:04 PM9h 35m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:24 PM10h 06m

Computed for 40.399, -122.141 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Coleman NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Coleman NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Coleman NFH?

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

Where is Coleman NFH located?

Coleman National Fish Hatchery is in Shasta County, California, about 19 miles SE of Redding, CA (straight-line). GPS: 40.39930, -122.14124.

What are legal shooting hours at Coleman 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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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.