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Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in Clark County, Washington, with about 1,315 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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Steigerwald Lake 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 Steigerwald Lake 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: 1,315 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed1,315 ac 100%
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Station Closed 1,315 —

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 Washington hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Washington 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 Steigerwald Lake NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Steigerwald Lake NWR.

How to get to Steigerwald Lake NWR

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Destination: Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
45.56514, -122.30682
DMS
45°33′54.5″N 122°18′24.6″W

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Nearest towns

  • Vancouver, WA18 mi E of town
  • Portland, OR18 mi E of town
  • Salem, OR56 mi NE of town
  • Tillamook, OR75 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • PDX Portland Intl14 mi
  • RDM Redmond (Bend)107 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 Steigerwald Lake 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, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM7:49 PM13h 21m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM7:23 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM6:51 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM6:25 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:58 PM10h 11m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM4:40 PM9h 33m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM4:28 PM8h 60m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM4:26 PM8h 44m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:19 AM7:49 AM4:34 PM8h 46m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:15 AM7:45 AM4:49 PM9h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:13 PM9h 42m

Computed for 45.565, -122.307 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Steigerwald Lake NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Steigerwald Lake NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Steigerwald Lake NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Steigerwald Lake 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 Steigerwald Lake NWR located?

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge is in Clark County, Washington, about 18 miles E of Vancouver, WA (straight-line). GPS: 45.56514, -122.30682.

What are legal shooting hours at Steigerwald Lake 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

Franz Lake NWR

Skamania County, WA · 11 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Pierce NWR

Skamania County, WA · 16 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Eagle Creek NFH

Clackamas County, OR · 21 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

Ridgefield NWR

Clark County, WA · 27 mi NW

1 special5 closed
🦆🕊️🎣

920 huntable acres

Tualatin River NWR

Washington County, OR · 29 mi SW

1 special1 closed
🦆🕊️

232 huntable acres

Little White Salmon NFH

Skamania County, WA · 34 mi E

1 open1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

114 huntable acres

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