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Genoa National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, Genoa National Fish Hatchery is managed 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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Genoa 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 Genoa 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)

Acreage by status
Closed: 160 (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 Wisconsin hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Genoa NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Fishing is available during specific kids and special events only.

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

How to get to Genoa NFH

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Destination: Genoa National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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43.52286, -91.21271
DMS
43°31′22.3″N 91°12′45.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • La Crosse, WI19 mi S of town
  • Winona, MN42 mi SE of town
  • Necedah, WI67 mi SW of town
  • Rochester, MN72 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • MSN Madison Dane County98 mi
  • CID Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa116 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 Genoa NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM7:42 PM13h 15m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:17 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:48 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM6:23 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM4:57 PM10h 19m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM4:41 PM9h 44m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM4:30 PM9h 13m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:29 PM8h 59m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM4:37 PM9h 00m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:04 AM7:34 AM4:51 PM9h 17m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM5:14 PM9h 52m

Computed for 43.523, -91.213 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Genoa NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Genoa NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Genoa NFH?

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

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

Where is Genoa NFH located?

Genoa National Fish Hatchery is in Vernon County, Wisconsin, about 19 miles S of La Crosse, WI (straight-line). GPS: 43.52286, -91.21271.

What are legal shooting hours at Genoa 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.