National Fish Hatchery · North Carolina · FWS Region 4

Edenton National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Edenton National Fish Hatchery is located in Chowan County, North Carolina, with about 61 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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Edenton 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 Edenton 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 — tidal / saltwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 61 (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 North Carolina hunting license and any required tags or stamps — North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Edenton NFH

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Edenton National Fish Hatchery features a raised 200-foot-long wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through bottomland hardwood wetland ending at a fishing pier, a classroom that seats 32, and aquariums and exhibits.

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

How to get to Edenton NFH

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Destination: Edenton National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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36.05918, -76.63812
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36°03′33.0″N 76°38′17.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Plymouth, NC14 mi NE of town
  • Elizabeth City, NC27 mi SW of town
  • Suffolk, VA46 mi S of town
  • Greenville, NC51 mi NE of town

Closest airports

  • ORF Norfolk Intl62 mi
  • RIC Richmond Intl107 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 Edenton NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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*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, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM7:36 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:15 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:51 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM6:32 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:12 PM10h 44m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM5:00 PM10h 17m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:53 PM9h 55m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:53 PM9h 44m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM5:01 PM9h 45m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM5:13 PM9h 57m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:31 PM10h 24m

Computed for 36.059, -76.638 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Edenton NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Edenton NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Edenton NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Edenton 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 Edenton NFH?

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

Where is Edenton NFH located?

Edenton National Fish Hatchery is in Chowan County, North Carolina, about 14 miles NE of Plymouth, NC (straight-line). GPS: 36.05918, -76.63812.

What are legal shooting hours at Edenton 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.