California waterfowl season 2026-27 Upcoming
Waterfowl season in California is opens Jan 16, 2027 (Veterans and Active Military).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth | Balance of State Zone | Feb 13, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 91 days |
| Youth | Colorado River Zone | Feb 13, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 91 days |
| Youth | Southern California Zone | Feb 13, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 91 days |
| Youth | Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone | Feb 13, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 91 days |
| Veterans and Active Military | Balance of State Zone | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 84 days |
| Veterans and Active Military | Northeastern Zone | Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 63 days |
| Veterans and Active Military | Southern California Zone | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 84 days |
| Veterans and Active Military | Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 84 days |
Waterfowl hunting in California runs from Jan 16, 2027 (Veterans and Active Military, Northeastern Zone) to Feb 14, 2027 (Youth) in the 2026-27 season, and is opens Jan 16, 2027 (Veterans and Active Military).
Dates differ by zone or unit (Balance of State Zone, Colorado River Zone, Northeastern Zone and Southern California Zone and others); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CDFW 2026-2027 waterfowl seasons (page). Read today.