Willow Creek Wildlife Area

Description

Willow Creek Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1990. It is approximately 2,700 acres of meadows, wetlands, and shallow marshes, and is a major source of water for Honey Lake. Extensive stands of tule occupy the lower meadows, and numerous streams and channels meander through the area. The meadows provide habitat for upland species such as grouse, quail, and pronghorn antelope. Nesting waterfowl, sandhill cranes, and shorebirds all provide excellent viewing opportunities.

For more information, call the area at (530) 254-6644 or the Northern Region Redding office at (530) 225-2300.

Recreation

Recreational Opportunities

Activities: wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and hunting

Water levels may vary seasonally and can be severely reduced by drought conditions.

Water Map (PDF)

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Hunting: Waterfowl, snipe, coots, and moorhens may be present.

Type B: Willow Creek Wildlife Area requires adult hunters to purchase a Type A or B season hunting pass in advance for waterfowl and pheasant hunting for all authorized shoot days of the season. Reservations are required for the opening weekend of waterfowl season for Type B wildlife areas and may be required for the opening of pheasant season.

Facilities: None

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NOTE: Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations pertaining to the use of Department lands.

Refer to the Public Uses on State and Federal Lands section of the Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use Regulations (PDF) booklet for both statewide and property-specific regulations.

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