Fremont Weir Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Fremont Weir Wildlife Area is 1,457 acres of CDFW land in Sutter and Yolo counties, in CDFW's North Central Region. Title 14, Section 551 lists it as Type C: open daily for hunting all legal species without a hunting pass, except where CDFW's area rules say otherwise. It lies in deer Zone D4, where CDFW estimates 905 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 landFremont Weir WADeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 1,457 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 2, North Central Region |
| Counties | Sutter and Yolo |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Closures | Closed to hunting February 1 through June 30 except for the spring turkey season when only turkeys may be hunted. |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone D4 |
| Nearest towns | Knights Landing (4 mi), Woodland (7 mi) and Robbins (7 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Fremont Weir WA needs no hunting pass; the rows below are CDFW's own limits for it.
| Rule | Unit | CDFW's words |
|---|---|---|
| Closures and restrictions | Whole area | Closed to hunting February 1 through June 30 except for the spring turkey season when only turkeys may be hunted. |
| Firearms | Whole area | Rifles and pistols are prohibited. |
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 551. CDFW's page for Fremont Weir Wildlife Area has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
What does CDFW say about Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
The Fremont Weir Wildlife Area consists of approximately 1,500 acres of tall weedy vegetation, brush, valley oaks, willows and cottonwood trees. Pheasant, valley quail and waterfowl are found here. The area is a floodway. When the water level in the Sacramento River reaches a high level, the water flows over the Fremont Weir into the Yolo Bypass.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Waterfowl: Best hunting is late in the season if there has been enough rain to fill the low areas. Mourning dove, cottontail and jackrabbits: Scattered throughout the area. Deer (Zone D-4), quail, and wild turkey: Populations are fair.
CDFW lists big game, small game and upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing and fishing.
From CDFW's page for Fremont Weir Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Fremont Weir Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Fremont Weir WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D4 | 1,457 | 905 deer taken in 2025, 19% hunter success; 2026 general season September 26 to November 1 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Fremont Weir WA: hunt J-17 (Blue Canyon Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt).
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 1,724 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: PLEASE NOTE - The ONLY vehicle access to the wildlife area is from County Rd. 16 on the east side of the wildlife area. Access to the west side of the wildlife area is by County Rd. 116A by non-vehicular means such as walking. There is no parking area on the west side of the wildlife area. Access is allowed through private property and firearms should remain unloaded until you enter the wildlife area.
CDFW's location note: Approximately 7.5 miles northeast of Woodland. Highways within 8 miles: I-5, CA 16, CA 99, CA 70 and CA 113. Nearest towns: Knights Landing (4 miles), Woodland (7 miles), Robbins (7 miles) and Yolo (8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
Yes. Section 551 lists it as Type C. Type C areas are open daily for all legal species, unless CDFW's area rules say otherwise. CDFW's closure: Closed to hunting February 1 through June 30 except for the spring turkey season when only turkeys may be hunted.
Can you camp on Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Fremont Weir Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Fremont Weir Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone D4, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 905 deer were taken in Zone D4 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Fremont Weir Wildlife Area?
Knights Landing (4 miles), Woodland (7 miles) and Robbins (7 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, Fremont Weir Wildlife Area.
- 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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