National Wildlife Refuge · California · FWS Region 8

Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge lies in San Diego County, California, with about 474 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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Tijuana Slough 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 Tijuana Slough 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: 1,094 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed1,094 ac 100%
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Station Closed 1,094 —

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 Tijuana Slough NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Tijuana Slough NWR.

How to get to Tijuana Slough NWR

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Destination: Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
32.55539, -117.11623
DMS
32°33′19.4″N 117°06′58.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • San Diego, CA12 mi S of town
  • El Centro, CA92 mi W of town
  • Palm Springs, CA94 mi S of town
  • Los Angeles, CA122 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • SAN San Diego Intl13 mi
  • PSP Palm Springs Intl95 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 Tijuana Slough 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, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM7:14 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM6:56 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM6:34 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM6:16 PM11h 26m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:35 AM6:05 AM4:59 PM10h 54m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:47 AM6:17 AM4:48 PM10h 31m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM4:43 PM10h 11m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM4:44 PM10h 02m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:19 AM6:49 AM4:52 PM10h 03m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:20 AM6:50 AM5:03 PM10h 14m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:13 AM6:43 AM5:19 PM10h 36m

Computed for 32.555, -117.116 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Tijuana Slough NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Tijuana Slough NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Tijuana Slough NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Tijuana Slough 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 Tijuana Slough NWR located?

Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge is in San Diego County, California, about 12 miles S of San Diego, CA (straight-line). GPS: 32.55539, -117.11623.

What are legal shooting hours at Tijuana Slough 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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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.