National Wildlife Refuge · Florida · FWS Region 4

Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Monroe County, Florida, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 6,623 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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Crocodile Lake 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 Crocodile Lake 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: 6,627 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed6,627 ac 100%
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Station Closed 6,627 —

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

Fishing at Crocodile Lake NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Crocodile Lake NWR.

How to get to Crocodile Lake NWR

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Destination: Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
25.21355, -80.34483
DMS
25°12′48.8″N 80°20′41.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Miami, FL39 mi S of town
  • Key West, FL101 mi NE of town
  • West Palm Beach, FL106 mi S of town
  • Naples, FL110 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • MIA Miami Intl41 mi
  • FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood60 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 Crocodile Lake NWR

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, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:41 PM12h 40m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:26 PM12h 20m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM7:09 PM11h 57m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM6:55 PM11h 36m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:41 PM11h 13m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM5:34 PM10h 56m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM5:31 PM10h 42m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM5:33 PM10h 35m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:42 PM10h 36m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM5:51 PM10h 44m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM6:04 PM11h 00m

Computed for 25.214, -80.345 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Crocodile Lake NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Crocodile Lake NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Crocodile Lake NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Crocodile Lake 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 Crocodile Lake NWR located?

Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge is in Monroe County, Florida, about 39 miles S of Miami, FL (straight-line). GPS: 25.21355, -80.34483.

What are legal shooting hours at Crocodile Lake 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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Great White Heron NWR

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1 closed
No hunting listed

Florida Panther NWR

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1 special1 closed
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Key West NWR

FL · 118 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

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