National Wildlife Refuge · Oregon · FWS Region 8

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is located in Klamath County, Oregon, with about 46,956 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 under general rules and 1 closed, covering about 11,681 huntable acres.

1 open unit1 closed
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2hunt units
11.7Khuntable acres
47KFWS-owned acres
2game categories

Klamath Marsh NWR 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 Klamath Marsh NWR

Hunting opportunities include waterfowl and migratory birds, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

The Cascade Mountains form a dramatic backdrop for the large natural wetlands of Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The 40,000-acre refuge offers important resting, nesting and feeding areas for migratory waterfowl at different times of the year.

WaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill crane

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

Hunt units (2)

Acreage by status
Open: 11,681 (25%)Closed: 35,275 (75%)11.7Khuntable acres
  • Open11,681 ac 25%
  • Closed35,275 ac 75%
Units by size (acres)
Closed
35,275 ac
South Unit
11,681 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
South Unit Open 11,681 —
Closed Closed 35,275 —

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 Oregon hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Oregon Department of Fish 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 Klamath Marsh NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Public fishing is permitted along the Silver Lake Highway in the borrow ditch adjacent to the marsh. No boating is allowed.

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

How to get to Klamath Marsh NWR

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Destination: Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
42.87997, -121.71591
DMS
42°52′47.9″N 121°42′57.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Klamath Falls, OR46 mi N of town
  • Tulelake, CA65 mi N of town
  • Medford, OR70 mi NE of town
  • Bend, OR84 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • MFR Rogue Valley–Medford68 mi
  • RDM Redmond (Bend)99 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 Klamath Marsh NWR

Legal light*–
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Los Angeles local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:44 PM13h 14m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM7:19 PM12h 34m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM6:50 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM6:26 PM11h 08m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM5:00 PM10h 21m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:45 PM9h 47m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM4:34 PM9h 17m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:33 PM9h 03m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM4:41 PM9h 04m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM4:55 PM9h 21m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:17 PM9h 55m

Computed for 42.880, -121.716 (PDT / 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.

Klamath Marsh NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Klamath Marsh NWR?

Yes. Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (11,681 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl and migratory birds. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Klamath Marsh NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Klamath Marsh NWR. 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 Klamath Marsh NWR?

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

Where is Klamath Marsh NWR located?

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is in Klamath County, Oregon, about 46 miles N of Klamath Falls, OR (straight-line). GPS: 42.87997, -121.71591.

What are legal shooting hours at Klamath Marsh NWR?

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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Upper Klamath NWR

Klamath County, OR · 28 mi SW

1 open1 closed
🦆🕊️🎣

16.4K huntable acres

Bear Valley NWR

Klamath County, OR · 58 mi S

1 special
🦌

4.2K huntable acres

Lower Klamath NWR

Siskiyou County, CA · 63 mi S

3 special2 closed
🦆🐦🕊️

31.3K huntable acres

Tule Lake NWR

Siskiyou County, CA · 70 mi S

3 special1 closed
🦆🐦🕊️

20.4K huntable acres

Clear Lake NWR

Modoc County, CA · 76 mi SE

1 open1 special1 closed
🦌🦆🕊️

10K huntable acres

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge

Lake County, OR · 107 mi E

1 open1 closed
🦌🦆🐦🕊️🎣

260K huntable acres

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