National Fish Hatchery · Utah · FWS Region 6

Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery lies in Uintah County, Utah, with about 405 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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405FWS-owned acres
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Jones Hole 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 Jones Hole 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 405 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed405 ac 100%
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Station Closed 405 —

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 Utah hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Utah Division 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 Jones Hole NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Jones Hole NFH.

How to get to Jones Hole NFH

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Destination: Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
40.59163, -109.06021
DMS
40°35′29.9″N 109°03′36.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Vernal, UT26 mi E of town
  • Green River, WY68 mi S of town
  • Rock Springs, WY69 mi S of town
  • Craig, CO79 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • GJT Grand Junction Regional105 mi
  • SLC Salt Lake City Intl154 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 Jones Hole NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:50 PM13h 08m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM7:27 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:00 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM6:37 PM11h 12m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM5:14 PM10h 29m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM5:00 PM9h 58m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM4:50 PM9h 31m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:02 AM7:32 AM4:50 PM9h 18m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:09 AM7:39 AM4:58 PM9h 19m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM5:11 PM9h 34m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM5:32 PM10h 05m

Computed for 40.592, -109.060 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Jones Hole NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Jones Hole NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Jones Hole NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Jones Hole NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Jones Hole NFH located?

Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is in Uintah County, Utah, about 26 miles E of Vernal, UT (straight-line). GPS: 40.59163, -109.06021.

What are legal shooting hours at Jones Hole 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.