National Fish Hatchery · Oklahoma · FWS Region 2

Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 230 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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Tishomingo NFH 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 Tishomingo NFH

  • 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 — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

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Closed: 230 (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 Oklahoma hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Tishomingo NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Refuge waters include several ponds: Dicks (7 acres), Cottonwood (5 acres), Teller (5 acres), Whiskey Creek (4 acres), Muel (5 acres), McAdams (7 acres), Reeves Ravine (15 acres), Lost (10 acres), Bobcat (5 acres), Bell (20 acres) and Rock Creek (30…

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

How to get to Tishomingo NFH

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Destination: Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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34.35150, -96.71254
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34°21′05.4″N 96°42′45.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Ardmore, OK27 mi NE of town
  • Durant, OK32 mi NW of town
  • Sherman, TX50 mi N of town
  • Oklahoma City, OK90 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers88 mi
  • DFW Dallas/Fort Worth102 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 Tishomingo NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM7:54 PM12h 56m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:35 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM7:12 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:01 AM7:31 AM6:53 PM11h 23m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM5:34 PM10h 49m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM5:23 PM10h 24m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM5:17 PM10h 03m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM5:18 PM9h 53m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:26 PM9h 54m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:38 PM10h 06m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:55 PM10h 30m

Computed for 34.352, -96.713 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Tishomingo NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Tishomingo NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Tishomingo NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Tishomingo NFH. 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 Tishomingo NFH?

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

Where is Tishomingo NFH located?

Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery is in Johnston County, Oklahoma, about 27 miles NE of Ardmore, OK (straight-line). GPS: 34.35150, -96.71254.

What are legal shooting hours at Tishomingo NFH?

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

Tishomingo NWR

Marshall County, OK · 13 mi S

1 open5 special2 closed
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9.5K huntable acres

Hagerman NWR

Grayson County, TX · 43 mi S

9 special2 closed
🦌🦃🕊️🐇🐗🎣

9.4K huntable acres

Deep Fork NWR

Okmulgee County, OK · 93 mi NE

2 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐇🐗🎣

8.3K huntable acres

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Comanche County, OK · 114 mi W

10 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐇🐗🎣

53.3K huntable acres

Little River NWR

McCurtain County, OK · 119 mi E

6 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐇🐗🎣

14.1K huntable acres

Sequoyah NWR

Haskell County, OK · 124 mi NE

13 special3 closed
🦌🦆🦃🕊️🐇🐗🎣

16.5K huntable acres

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