Fish Lake — Rockhounding in Sevier County, Utah
Fish Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sevier County, Utah. Reported finds include opal. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Fish Lake in Sevier County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Sevier County
- State
- Utah
- Nearest road
- Fishlake Scenic Byway
- Coordinates
- 38.56201, -111.70942
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Fish Lake.
- GlenwoodSevier County · 20 mi awayAnhydrite, Geodes, Gypsum
- Monroe CanyonSevier County · 21 mi awayBrockite, Jarosite, Monazite
- SigurdSevier County · 24 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum, Halite
- TorreyWayne County · 24 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Petrified Dinosaur Bone
- EmerySevier County · 24 mi awayAgate, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
- Salina CreekSevier County · 24 mi awayAzurite, Chalcopyrite, Galena
- Antelope RangePiute County · 27 mi awayLimonite, Pyrolusite, Torbernite
- Henry mining districtSevier County · 29 mi awayHematite, Limonite, Pyrolusite
Fish Lake FAQ
Where is Fish Lake?+
Fish Lake is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.56201, -111.70942. Nearest road: Fishlake Scenic Byway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Fish Lake?+
Fish Lake is reported to produce Opal.
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 38.56201, -111.70942 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fishlake Scenic Byway.
