Webster Waterfowl Report -
Waterfowl numbers

Waterfowl numbers at Webster have not changed much over the last week. Ducks that are here are mostly Mallards and other puddle ducks. Dark geese are spread out in multiple spots across the reservoir and some pass shooting opportunities may be available. Snow goose numbers are highly variable throughout the day but we have had a large group using the reservoir this week. Most geese are feeding on private land around the reservoir. 

We started seeing sick geese two weeks age. We collected and sent in samples and I will update here as soon as I have results. 

Water level 1867.0'; 25.5' below conservation pool.
Hunting conditions Irrigation resulted in drastically lower lake levels again in 2024. There are vast mudflats or bare ground surrounding the entire reservoir. The West end of the reservoir has a very silty, soft bottom. The mud is knee deep. 
Expected hunting success

Poor

Boaters: Please be aware of shallow water if using a boat for waterfowl hunting. Many areas near shorelines are very shallow. There are also some humps and high spots that are just out of visibility right below the surface. 

Comments

Refuge and non-motorized boat area dates: Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. Morel boat ramp is currently dry. The Rockpoint boat ramp within the State Park is accessible. Hunters need a park pass to access boat ramps in the state park. 

Hunting in or from the shoreline inside the State Park or along the face of the dam is prohibited. Closed areas will be marked with buoys. Refuge boundaries are posted around the area, in the state park office or on the OnX Hunt app. 

REMINDER: Camping is not permitted on the wildlife area, including in parking lots, except for in designated campgrounds. Ground fires are also not permitted except in provided fire rings within campgrounds.

Blue/Green Algae

There are currently no blue-green algae advisories for the lake.

Webster Reservoir currently does not have zebra mussels. Please be sure equipment is cleaned and dry before coming to Webster from other places.

Teal Season - Low Plains

September 14, 2024- September 29, 2024

Duck Season on Webster Reservoir - Low Plains Late Zone    

October 26, 2024 - December 29, 2024 and January 18-26, 2025

Youth Weekend, Duck and Goose

October 19-20, 2024

Goose Season on Webster Reservoir

CANADA GEESE  October 26-27, 2024 and November 6, 2024 - February 16, 2025

WHITE-FRONTED   October 26, 2024 - December 29, 2024 and January 25 - February 16, 2025

LIGHT GEESE  October 26-27, 2024 and November 6, 2024 - February 16, 2025

Sandhill Crane Season on Webster Reservoir - Central Crane Zone

November 6, 2024 - January 2, 2025

LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER

February 17 - April 30, 2025

 

Webster Wildlife Area and Refuge Map