Fish Springs: Gold Prospecting in Juab County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Fish Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include gold, lead, silver, cerussite, chalcopyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Pony Express Road
Coordinates: 39.85242, -113.45411

Geology at Fish Springs

This spot sits on Pilot Shale, Guilmette Formation, and Simonson and Sevy Dolomites, mapped as dolostone and limestone that formed roughly 410 to 345 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Pilot Shale, Guilmette Formation, and Simonson and Sevy Dolomites
Age: 410–345 Ma (Early Devonian to Mississippian)
Rock types: dolostone and limestone
Elevation: 4,990 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Fish Springs

Best months: March to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 36°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FISH SPRINGS NWR station (3 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah — Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey — collecting guidelines
SITLA — surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Fish Springs

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Fish Springs

Fish Springs is close enough to the Utah border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Fish Springs FAQ

Where is Fish Springs?+

Fish Springs is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.85242, -113.45411. Nearest road: Pony Express Road.

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

Fish Springs is reported to produce Gold, Lead, Silver, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Galena, Limonite, Magnetite, Pyrite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Fish Springs?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Fish Springs?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Fish Springs?+

The most comfortable months at Fish Springs are March to June.

How do I get to Fish Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.85242, -113.45411 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pony Express Road.

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