Marlin Lake Park: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Marlin Lake Park is 903 acres of public hunting land in Falls County, Texas, TPWD unit #2547. Adults hunt it on the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit and register on site each day, in the Texas Hunt & Fish app (eOSR). TPWD's 2026-27 map booklet lists white-tailed deer and feral hog among the legal game, along with squirrel, rabbits, hares furbearers and predators, dove, waterfowl and gallinules, snipe, rail, and woodcock.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: TPWD's 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands. Boundaries: TPWD's Public Hunt Locator map.
This areaOther public hunting landCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #2547 |
|---|---|
| Size | 903 acres (TPWD booklet); 898 acres mapped |
| County | Falls County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48), eOSR registration each day |
| Owned by | City of Marlin |
| Legal game listed | White-tailed Deer, Feral Hog, Squirrel, Rabbits, Hares Furbearers and Predators, Dove, Waterfowl and Gallinules, Snipe, Rail, and Woodcock |
| Deer | White-tailed Deer: Archery Only; each day of the Archery and General seasons as established for Falls County in the TPWD Outdoor Annual. |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 20 |
| Towns | Marlin (2 mi), Riesel (8 mi) and Golinda (11 mi) |
| Highways | TX 6 (1 mi) and TX 7 (1.7 mi) |
What can you hunt on Marlin Lake Park in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 6 legal game entries for Marlin Lake Park, deer among them. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | Archery Only; each day of the Archery and General seasons as established for Falls County in the TPWD Outdoor Annual. |
| Feral Hog | Archery Only; (no bag limit) open year around; no closed season. |
| Squirrel, Rabbits, Hares Furbearers and Predators | Archery, Air-Rifle, and Shotgun only; (no bag limit) open year around except during the archery and general deer seasons as established for Falls County. Hunting during daylight hours only. |
| Dove | Each day of Central Zone Dove season. |
| Waterfowl | Old Lake only, each day of the Early Teal and North Zone Duck seasons as established for Falls county. |
| Gallinules, Snipe, Rail, and Woodcock | Old Lake only, each day of the open seasons as established for Falls County for these species. |
Youth and special seasons
- Special season: Youth White-tailed Deer (Archery only) and Youth Waterfowl and Veteran/Active-Duty Military Season: See TPWD Outdoor Annual for Special Season information and regulations.
What are the rules on Marlin Lake Park?
- Permit and registration: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
- Means restriction: Centerfire/rimfire rifles, pistols, and muzzle-loading firearms are PROHIBITED. Firearms are restricted to shotguns with non-toxic shot for migratory game birds and/or no larger than #2 shot. Non-toxic shot must be used for waterfowl hunting.
- Special regulations: Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit. Access to the lake for fishing is allowed through the City of Marlin managed parks.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #2547 (PDF).
How do you get to Marlin Lake Park?
Marlin Lake Park lies in Falls County. Nearest towns: Marlin (2 miles), Riesel (8 miles), Golinda (11 miles) and Hallsburg (12 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 6 (1 mile) and TX 7 (1.7 miles). Water nearby: New City Lake.
TPWD's map points for Marlin Lake Park: 2 info station/parking.
Which deer management unit is Marlin Lake Park in?
Marlin Lake Park lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 20. TPWD publishes its harvest survey statewide; across Texas in 2025-26 it estimates 714,424 white-tailed deer hunters took 782,405 deer. The page on Texas public hunting has the statewide table.
Units: TPWD white-tailed deer management units. Harvest: TPWD Big Game Harvest Survey, 2025-26.
What other public hunting is near Marlin Lake Park?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luminant Texas Public Hunting Land | Robertson | 26.5 mi |
| Granger Public Hunting Land | Williamson | 50.3 mi |
| Richland Creek WMA | Freestone and Navarro | 59.5 mi |
TPWD also leases 7 dove and small game areas within 40 miles, the nearest CR 229 (154 acres, 6.8 mi), Blue Ridge Cemetery (182 acres, 7.1 mi) and FM 1771 (307 acres, 7.5 mi). All of them are on the Texas dove leases page.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Marlin Lake Park?
Yes. Hunters 17 and older need the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit along with a Texas hunting license; hunters under 17 may hunt free with a permitted adult. TPWD's booklet adds: OSR Required Each Day. Only hunters are required to possess the APH Permit.
When is deer season on Marlin Lake Park?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet: White-tailed Deer: Archery Only; each day of the Archery and General seasons as established for Falls County in the TPWD Outdoor Annual.
Can you camp on Marlin Lake Park?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Marlin Lake Park. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Marlin Lake Park?
Marlin Lake Park is in Falls County. The nearest towns: Marlin (2 miles), Riesel (8 miles) and Golinda (11 miles). Highways nearby: TX 6 and TX 7.
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Where these facts come from
- Legal game, dates, rules, permits and closures: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #2547.
- Boundaries, zones and map points: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map. Acres and distances measured by FilledTag.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Lakes and rivers: USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
FilledTag is not part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. TPWD's booklet and posted signs are the final word on every rule; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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