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San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center is located in Hays County, Texas, with about 117 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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San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center 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 San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center

  • 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 117 (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 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 San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center

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

    How to get to San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center

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    Destination: San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center (FWS reference point)

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    Decimal
    29.83877, -97.97834
    DMS
    29°50′19.6″N 97°58′42.0″W

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    Nearest towns

    • Austin, TX33 mi SW of town
    • San Antonio, TX42 mi NE of town
    • Victoria, TX92 mi NW of town
    • Waco, TX128 mi SW of town

    Closest airports

    • AUS Austin–Bergstrom30 mi
    • SAT San Antonio Intl36 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 San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center

    Legal light*–
    Sunrise–
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    *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, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM7:56 PM12h 47m
    Tue, Sep 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:38 PM12h 23m
    Thu, Oct 1, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM7:18 PM11h 55m
    Thu, Oct 15, 20267:02 AM7:32 AM7:02 PM11h 30m
    Sun, Nov 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM5:46 PM11h 01m
    Sun, Nov 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM5:37 PM10h 41m
    Tue, Dec 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:32 PM10h 23m
    Tue, Dec 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM5:34 PM10h 15m
    Fri, Jan 1, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:42 PM10h 16m
    Fri, Jan 15, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:53 PM10h 25m
    Mon, Feb 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM6:07 PM10h 46m

    Computed for 29.839, -97.978 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

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    San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center FAQ

    Is hunting allowed at San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center?

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

    Do I need a permit to hunt San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center?

    FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center. 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 San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center?

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

    Where is San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center located?

    San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center is in Hays County, Texas, about 33 miles SW of Austin, TX (straight-line). GPS: 29.83877, -97.97834.

    What are legal shooting hours at San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center?

    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.