Hunt unit · San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Tolay Creek Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Tolay Creek unit is one of 17 mapped hunt units on San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Sonoma County, CA. It covers approximately 310 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations.

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310acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Sonoma Countycounty

Tolay Creek map

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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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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to California regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Game at San Pablo Bay NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the Tolay Creek unit

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Destination: center of the Tolay Creek unit

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Decimal
38.13273, -122.43916
DMS
38°07′57.8″N 122°26′21.0″W

Nearest towns

  • San Francisco, CA25 mi N of town
  • Sacramento, CA60 mi SW of town
  • San Jose, CA62 mi NW of town

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

Today at Tolay Creek

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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, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM7:41 PM13h 03m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:19 PM12h 30m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM6:54 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM6:33 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:12 PM10h 37m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:59 PM10h 09m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM4:51 PM9h 44m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM4:50 PM9h 32m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM4:59 PM9h 34m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:11 PM9h 47m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:30 PM10h 16m

Computed for 38.133, -122.439 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at San Pablo Bay NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Navigable SloughsOpen55—
San Pablo BayOpen8,224—
Cullinan Ranch UnitSpecial regs1,034—
Dickson Ranch UnitSpecial regs806—
Cullinan Ranch ClosedClosed175—
Detjen UnitClosed429—
Dickson Ranch ClosedClosed293—
Figueras UnitClosed505—
Haire Ranch UnitClosed2,091—
Lower Tubbs UnitClosed249—
Navy UnitClosed2,501—
North Parcel UnitClosed259—
Prati UnitClosed35—
San Pablo Bay ClosedClosed2,473—
Sears Point UnitClosed485—
Sonoma Baylands UnitClosed562—

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