Eden Landing Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
Eden Landing Ecological Reserve is 5,796 acres of CDFW land in Alameda County, in CDFW's Bay Delta Region, one of the ecological reserves where Title 14, Section 630(d) makes hunting a designated public use. CDFW's rule for it: Waterfowl allowed, but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. It lies in deer Zone A, where CDFW estimates 9,184 deer were taken in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: CDFW's 2026-2027 land use regulations (updated July 1, 2026). Boundary and acres: CDFW. Zones: CDFW. Land around it: CPAD 2026a.
CDFW landNational wildlife refugeEden Landing ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 5,796 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 3, Bay Delta Region |
| County | Alameda |
| Hunting | Waterfowl allowed, but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. |
| Deer zone | Zone A |
| Nearest towns | Hayward (next to it), San Lorenzo (4 mi) and Union City (4 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Waterfowl allowed, but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
CDFW lists no rules for Eden Landing Ecological Reserve beyond those for every ecological reserve (Sections 550 and 630).
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 630. CDFW's page for Eden Landing Ecological Reserve has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
What does CDFW say about Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
The Eden Landing Ecological Reserve is approximately 6,400 acres of restored salt ponds, adjacent diked marshes, and transitional areas to uplands that are managed for resident and migratory waterbirds and tidal marsh habitats and species. The San Francisco Bay region provides varied habitat for many plant, invertebrate and fish species that support wintering and migrating waterfowl, as well as shorebirds and mammals. Waterfowl species commonly seen in the area include mallard, Northern shoveler and pintail, ruddy duck, canvasback, widgeon, gadwall, scaup and Canada goose, among many others. In marsh areas, egrets, herons, stilts, avocets and sandpipers rest and prey on invertebrates in the shallow water and exposed mud flats. Managed salt ponds and diked areas also support resident shorebirds such as stilts and avocets, as well as terns and willets. During the spring and fall migration periods, 1000's of shorebirds, such as sandpiper, dunlin, dowitcher, phalarope and various gull species. Tidal marsh habitat also acts as a significant nursery habitat for species of anadromous fish such as salmon and steelhead.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Hunting access to the reserve on dates specified annually by DFW is allowed at the Hunter Check Station from Veasy Street, off of Horner St. in Union City next to Old Alameda Creek. Take I-880 to Alvarado Blvd.
CDFW lists upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing and hiking trails.
Facilities, in CDFW's words: None. Forest Service campgrounds can be found nearby.
From CDFW's page for Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Eden Landing Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of Eden Landing ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone A | 5,796 | 9,184 deer taken in 2025, 34.2% hunter success; 2026 general season August 8 to September 20 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 5,985 acres of national wildlife refuge and 5,797 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
CDFW's directions: Eden Landing Bay Trail: A segment of the trail opened in 2008 which connects points north of HI-92 and west of Eden Shores development to the reserve. To access the trail, take the Clawiter Rd/Eden Landing Rd. exit from Highway 92, and go south of the highway on Eden Landing Rd. to the end, near the intersection of Arden Rd.
CDFW's location note: Along the east San Francisco Bay shoreline adjacent to Hayward and Union City. South of Hwy 92, west of I-880. Highways within 8 miles: CA 84, I-880, CA 92, CA 238 and US 101. Nearest towns: Hayward (next to it), San Lorenzo (4 miles), Union City (4 miles) and Cherryland (4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
Yes, within CDFW's limits in Section 630(d): Waterfowl allowed, but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is Eden Landing Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone A, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 9,184 deer were taken in Zone A in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Eden Landing Ecological Reserve?
Hayward (next to it), San Lorenzo (4 miles) and Union City (4 miles), by the Census Bureau's places.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations.
- Boundary and acres: CDFW public access lands (BIOS ds3077); CDFW, Eden Landing Ecological Reserve.
- Zones: CDFW BIOS zone layers. Surrounding public land: California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a.
- Deer harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025).
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