Miner Slough Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Miner Slough Wildlife Area is 27 acres of CDFW land in Solano County, in CDFW's Bay Delta 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. CDFW limits hunting here to: Waterfowl only. 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 landOther state or federal landMiner Slough WADeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 27 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 3, Bay Delta Region |
| County | Solano |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Species that may be hunted | Waterfowl only. |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone A |
| Nearest towns | Rio Vista (4 mi), Isleton (6 mi) and Walnut Grove (7 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Miner Slough WA needs no hunting pass; the rows below are CDFW's own limits for it.
| Rule | Unit | CDFW's words |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms | Whole area | Rifles and pistols are prohibited. |
| Species that may be hunted | Whole area | Waterfowl only. |
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 551. CDFW's page for Miner Slough 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 Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
The Miner Slough Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1981. It is 37 acres with approximately 10 acres remaining above the water at high tide, making up one small island and a narrow peninsula extending from Prospect Island. It includes excellent riparian vegetation of willows, cottonwoods, tules, and blackberries. This habitat supports a variety of wildlife species, including beaver, black-crowned night heron, and a variety of shorebirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Fishing in sloughs is primarily for catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and striped bass.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Type C: Miner Slough Wildlife Area does not require the purchase of a hunting pass for entry. Entry permits and/or passes or special drawing may be required for hunting on some Type C wildlife areas. Facilities: None
CDFW lists waterfowl hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing and fishing.
From CDFW's page for Miner Slough Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Miner Slough Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Miner Slough WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone A | 27 | 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 Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 3,047 acres of CDFW land and 2,251 acres of other state or federal land.
How do you get to Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: Access is by boat only. The area is located about 10 miles North of Rio Vista at the junction of Miner Slough and Cache Slough, southeast of the entrance to the Sacramento Deep Water Channel; east of Ryer Island and Highway 84. A boat ramp is available at Rio Vista or off Hwy 84 at the bridge onto Prospect Island near the north end of Ryer Island.
CDFW's location note: North of Rio Vista. Highways within 8 miles: CA 160, CA 84, CA 12, CA 113 and CA 220. Nearest towns: Rio Vista (4 miles), Isleton (6 miles), Walnut Grove (7 miles) and Courtland (9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
Yes. Section 551 lists it as Type C. Species: Waterfowl only.
Can you camp on Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Miner Slough Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Miner Slough Wildlife Area 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 Miner Slough Wildlife Area?
Rio Vista (4 miles), Isleton (6 miles) and Walnut Grove (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, Miner Slough 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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