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

Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery is located in Charles City County, Virginia, with about 396 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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Harrison 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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Hunting at Harrison Lake 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: 396 (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 Virginia hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Harrison Lake NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery offers fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking and wildlife watching. Harrison Lake is the hatchery's 90-acre water supply reservoir.

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

How to get to Harrison Lake NFH

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

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37.33897, -77.18741
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37°20′20.3″N 77°11′14.7″W

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Nearest towns

  • Richmond, VA20 mi SE of town
  • Tappahannock, VA45 mi SW of town
  • Suffolk, VA54 mi NW of town
  • Norfolk, VA60 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • RIC Richmond Intl14 mi
  • ORF Norfolk Intl63 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 Harrison 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, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM7:39 PM13h 01m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM7:18 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM6:53 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM6:33 PM11h 18m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM5:12 PM10h 40m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:59 PM10h 12m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM4:52 PM9h 48m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM4:52 PM9h 37m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:00 PM9h 38m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM5:12 PM9h 51m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:31 PM10h 19m

Computed for 37.339, -77.187 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Harrison Lake NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Harrison Lake NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Harrison Lake NFH?

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

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

Where is Harrison Lake NFH located?

Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery is in Charles City County, Virginia, about 20 miles SE of Richmond, VA (straight-line). GPS: 37.33897, -77.18741.

What are legal shooting hours at Harrison 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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Presquile NWR

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