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Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge lies in Marin County, California, with about 132 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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Marin Islands 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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Hunting at Marin Islands NWR

  • 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 — tidal / saltwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 132 (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 California hunting license and any required tags or stamps — California Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Marin Islands NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge and State Ecological Reserve consists of 326 acres of open bay waters and 13 acres of upland on two islands in San Rafael Bay (north of San Francisco Bay).

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

How to get to Marin Islands NWR

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Destination: Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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37.97059, -122.46780
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37°58′14.1″N 122°28′04.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • San Francisco, CA14 mi N of town
  • San Jose, CA54 mi NW of town
  • Stockton, CA64 mi W of town
  • Sacramento, CA68 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • SFO San Francisco Intl25 mi
  • SJC San Jose Mineta51 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 Marin Islands NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM7:41 PM13h 03m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:19 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM6:54 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM6:33 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:12 PM10h 38m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM4:59 PM10h 10m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM4:51 PM9h 45m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM4:51 PM9h 33m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:00 PM9h 34m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:12 PM9h 48m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:31 PM10h 16m

Computed for 37.971, -122.468 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Marin Islands NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Marin Islands NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Marin Islands NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Marin Islands 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 Marin Islands NWR?

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

Where is Marin Islands NWR located?

Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge is in Marin County, California, about 14 miles N of San Francisco, CA (straight-line). GPS: 37.97059, -122.46780.

What are legal shooting hours at Marin Islands 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.

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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR

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Stone Lakes NWR

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1 special1 closed
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Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area

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