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Willard National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Skamania County, Washington, Willard National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 77 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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Willard 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 Willard 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)

Acreage by status
Closed: 77 (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 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 Willard NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Willard National Fish Hatchery is on the Little White Salmon River approximately five miles upstream from Drano Lake.

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

How to get to Willard NFH

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Destination: Willard National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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45.76534, -121.63286
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45°45′55.2″N 121°37′58.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Vancouver, WA50 mi E of town
  • Portland, OR53 mi E of town
  • Yakima, WA79 mi SW of town
  • Salem, OR89 mi NE of town

Closest airports

  • PDX Portland Intl48 mi
  • YKM Yakima Air Terminal76 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 Willard NFH

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, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM7:47 PM13h 21m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM7:20 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:49 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM6:22 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM4:55 PM10h 10m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:37 PM9h 32m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM4:24 PM8h 58m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:10 AM7:40 AM4:22 PM8h 42m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:17 AM7:47 AM4:31 PM8h 44m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:13 AM7:43 AM4:46 PM9h 03m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:59 AM7:29 AM5:10 PM9h 41m

Computed for 45.765, -121.633 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Willard NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Willard NFH?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Willard NFH?

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

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

Where is Willard NFH located?

Willard National Fish Hatchery is in Skamania County, Washington, about 50 miles E of Vancouver, WA (straight-line). GPS: 45.76534, -121.63286.

What are legal shooting hours at Willard 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

Little White Salmon NFH

Skamania County, WA · 3.2 mi S

1 open1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

114 huntable acres

Spring Creek NFH

Klickitat County, WA · 5.5 mi E

1 open1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

38 huntable acres

Pierce NWR

Skamania County, WA · 20 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Conboy Lake NWR

Klickitat County, WA · 20 mi NE

1 special2 closed
🦆🕊️

2.1K huntable acres

Franz Lake NWR

Skamania County, WA · 24 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Steigerwald Lake NWR

Clark County, WA · 35 mi SW

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.