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Entiat National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Chelan County, Washington, Entiat National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 43 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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Entiat 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 Entiat 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)

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Closed: 43 (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 Washington hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Washington 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 Entiat NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Entiat National Fish Hatchery raises summer Chinook salmon, releasing them into the Entiat River to make their way to the Pacific Ocean. Many are harvested in commercial, sport and tribal fisheries from the Entiat River to southeast Alaska.

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

How to get to Entiat NFH

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Destination: Entiat National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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47.69937, -120.32250
DMS
47°41′57.7″N 120°19′21.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Wenatchee, WA19 mi N of town
  • Moses Lake, WA63 mi NW of town
  • Yakima, WA76 mi N of town
  • Othello, WA80 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • YKM Yakima Air Terminal79 mi
  • SEA Seattle–Tacoma94 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 Entiat 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, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM7:44 PM13h 26m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM7:16 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:43 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM6:15 PM10h 57m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM4:45 PM10h 02m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:26 PM9h 21m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM4:12 PM8h 44m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM4:09 PM8h 27m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:19 AM7:49 AM4:18 PM8h 29m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:15 AM7:45 AM4:34 PM8h 49m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:59 AM7:29 AM4:59 PM9h 31m

Computed for 47.699, -120.323 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Entiat NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Entiat NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Entiat NFH?

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

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

Where is Entiat NFH located?

Entiat National Fish Hatchery is in Chelan County, Washington, about 19 miles N of Wenatchee, WA (straight-line). GPS: 47.69937, -120.32250.

What are legal shooting hours at Entiat 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Leavenworth NFH

Chelan County, WA · 25 mi SW

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Winthrop NFH

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Columbia NWR

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Hanford Reach National Monument

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Toppenish NWR

Yakima County, WA · 96 mi S

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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR

Thurston County, WA · 120 mi W

2 open4 closed
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.