Hunting Area report · Willows / Colusa / Gridley
Oct 16, 2026
Sacramento Valley Waterfowl
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Rice country from Willows to Gridley: Sacramento NWR Complex, Gray Lodge, Upper Butte Basin and private clubs.
Conditions
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Birds here now · tap for ID
Flooded rice and refuges hold the bulk of the Pacific Flyway — speck and pintail numbers peak December–January.
Mallard 
Northern Pintail 
Green-winged Teal 
Northern Shoveler 
American Wigeon 
Greater White-fronted Goose 
Pro tip
Check refuge hunt reports for pond water and bird counts.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to Sacramento Valley Waterfowl, Glenn County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "Sacramento Valley Waterfowl"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 2 hunting mapsOfficial unit, blind and check-station maps for this part of the stateCDFW hunting mapsStatewide map library for deer, waterfowl and public hunting groundsCalTopoFree map viewer built on government layers — search the area name
Public access & contacts
Sacramento NWR Complex
Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa & Sutter refuges — hunt info & check stations