Fishlake National Forest
Fishlake National Forest in south-central Utah offers dramatic high desert to mountain basin transitions. Known for pinyon-juniper and aspen forests, dry canyon landscapes, and access to Fish Lake and Sevier Plateau — ideal for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwest United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier County |
| District | Fishlake District of Fishlake National Forest |
| City | Fish Lake area |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 38.7 |
| Longitude | -112.2 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEFishlake National Forest covers roughly 14,200 square kilometers of south-central Utah, from the stark Great Basin desert north of the Aquarius Plateau down through pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine-dominated basins to high-elevation aspen and fir zones. Centered around the Fish Lake area near the Sevier Plateau, the forest offers hiking, backcountry camping, and year-round wildlife viewing — look for Cervus canadensis elk, Odocoileus virginianus mule deer, and Ursus americanus black bear. Popular pursuits include fishing for coregonus clupeaformis lake trout in Fish Lake, trail routes like the Pine Lake Trail, and scenic drives along the Fremont–Fishlake Highway. Variations in elevation create distinct ecosystems and weather; expect dry days at lower elevations and snowmelt runoff at higher passes.
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