National Fish Hatchery · Texas · FWS Region 2

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery lies in Llano County, Texas, with about 86 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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Inks Dam 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 Inks Dam 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: 86 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 86 —

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 Texas hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Inks Dam NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery serves its immediate community of the Texas Hill Country as a fishing and day-use outdoor recreation site on the Colorado River of central Texas. The hatchery offers several trails for exploration.

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

How to get to Inks Dam NFH

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Destination: Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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30.72267, -98.38772
DMS
30°43′21.6″N 98°23′15.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Austin, TX50 mi NW of town
  • San Antonio, TX90 mi N of town
  • Waco, TX93 mi SW of town
  • San Angelo, TX132 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • AUS Austin–Bergstrom56 mi
  • SAT San Antonio Intl83 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 Inks Dam 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, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:58 PM12h 49m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:40 PM12h 24m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM7:20 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM7:03 PM11h 28m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM5:46 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM5:37 PM10h 38m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM5:32 PM10h 19m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM5:33 PM10h 11m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:00 AM7:30 AM5:42 PM10h 11m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:52 PM10h 22m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM6:08 PM10h 43m

Computed for 30.723, -98.388 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Inks Dam NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Inks Dam NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Inks Dam NFH?

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

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

Where is Inks Dam NFH located?

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery is in Llano County, Texas, about 50 miles NW of Austin, TX (straight-line). GPS: 30.72267, -98.38772.

What are legal shooting hours at Inks Dam 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.