National Wildlife Refuge · California · FWS Region 8

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Orange County, California, Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 985 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 983 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 983 —

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 Seal Beach NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Seal Beach NWR.

How to get to Seal Beach NWR

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Destination: Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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33.73914, -118.07508
DMS
33°44′20.9″N 118°04′30.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Los Angeles, CA23 mi SE of town
  • Ventura, CA79 mi SE of town
  • Palm Springs, CA88 mi W of town
  • San Diego, CA88 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • LAX Los Angeles Intl24 mi
  • SAN San Diego Intl86 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 Seal Beach NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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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, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM7:19 PM12h 54m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM7:00 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM6:38 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM6:19 PM11h 24m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM5:01 PM10h 51m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:53 AM6:23 AM4:50 PM10h 27m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:44 PM10h 06m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM4:45 PM9h 56m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM4:53 PM9h 57m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:05 PM10h 08m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:19 AM6:49 AM5:21 PM10h 32m

Computed for 33.739, -118.075 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Seal Beach NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Seal Beach NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Seal Beach NWR?

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

Where is Seal Beach NWR located?

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is in Orange County, California, about 23 miles SE of Los Angeles, CA (straight-line). GPS: 33.73914, -118.07508.

What are legal shooting hours at Seal Beach 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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Hopper Mountain NWR

Ventura County, CA · 66 mi NW

1 closed
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161 huntable acres

Tijuana Slough NWR

San Diego County, CA · 99 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Coachella Valley NWR

Riverside County, CA · 100 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Bitter Creek NWR

Kern County, CA · 111 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

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