Fish Lake — Rockhounding in Esmeralda County, Nevada

Fish Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Reported finds include apache tears. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Esmeralda County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 37.74182, -118.05424

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Fish Lake

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Apache Tears

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Fish Lake FAQ

Where is Fish Lake?+

Fish Lake is in Esmeralda County, Nevada, at 37.74182, -118.05424.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fish Lake?+

Fish Lake is reported to produce Apache Tears.

Is collecting allowed at Fish Lake?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Fish Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.74182, -118.05424 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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