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Green Lake National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Green Lake National Fish Hatchery lies in Hancock County, Maine, with about 130 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 2 mapped hunt units: 1 open with special regulations and 1 closed, covering about 55 huntable acres.

1 with special regs1 closed
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2hunt units
55huntable acres
130FWS-owned acres
6game categories

Green Lake 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Hunting at Green Lake NFH

Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Maine regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (2)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 55 (44%)Closed: 71 (56%)55huntable acres
  • Special regulations55 ac 44%
  • Closed71 ac 56%
Units by size (acres)
Closed
71 ac
Hunt Zone
55 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Hunt Zone Special regs 55 —
Closed Closed 71 —

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 Maine hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Green Lake NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Visitors can access fishing areas along the hatchery entrance road for fishing in Reed's Brook and/or Graham Lake.

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

How to get to Green Lake NFH

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Destination: Green Lake National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
44.62378, -68.43892
DMS
44°37′25.6″N 68°26′20.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Ellsworth, ME5.9 mi N of town
  • Bangor, ME20 mi SE of town
  • Rockland, ME49 mi NE of town
  • Calais, ME69 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • BGR Bangor Intl23 mi
  • PWM Portland Intl Jetport115 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 Green Lake NFH

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, 20265:25 AM5:55 AM7:13 PM13h 18m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:41 AM6:11 AM6:47 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM6:16 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM5:51 PM11h 04m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM4:24 PM10h 14m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM4:07 PM9h 38m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM3:56 PM9h 06m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM3:54 PM8h 51m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM4:02 PM8h 52m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM4:17 PM9h 10m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:23 AM6:53 AM4:40 PM9h 47m

Computed for 44.624, -68.439 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Green Lake NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Green Lake NFH?

Yes. Green Lake National Fish Hatchery offers hunting in 1 unit (55 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Green Lake NFH?

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

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

Where is Green Lake NFH located?

Green Lake National Fish Hatchery is in Hancock County, Maine, about 6 miles N of Ellsworth, ME (straight-line). GPS: 44.62378, -68.43892.

What are legal shooting hours at Green Lake 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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Seal Island NWR

ME · 53 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

Cross Island NWR

ME · 56 mi E

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.