Fishlake Facts
This is the largest natural mountain lake in Utah and the namesake of the forest.
What is Fish Lake?
These large antlered mammals are often seen near meadows and lakes.
What are elk?
Indigenous peoples of this tribe have historically lived in the area.
Who are the Paiute?
This scenic byway runs through the heart of Fishlake National Forest.
What is the Fishlake Scenic Byway?
This red rock region, south of Fishlake, is known for its slot canyons
What is Grand Staircase-Escalante?
Fishlake National Forest spans this many acres, give or take a few thousand.
What is 1.5 million acres?
You might spot this stealthy feline predator, also known as a cougar.
What is a mountain lion?
This 19th-century group settled in the region, influencing local place names.
Who are the Mormon pioneers?
This high-elevation trail network is popular with ATVs and connects mountain passes.
What is the Paiute ATV Trail?
Utah’s nickname, based on its pioneer history
What is the Beehive State?
This governing body manages Fishlake National Forest.
What is the U.S. Forest Service?
The forest provides nesting sites for this fish-eating raptor.
What is an osprey?
Old mining activity left ghost towns like this one near the forest’s western edge.
What is Kimberly?
The forest is divided into these four ranger districts. Name one.
What is Beaver / Fillmore / Fremont River / Richfield?
This high desert basin is west of Fishlake and home to Great Basin National Park.
What is the Great Basin?
(DAILY DOUBLE): This tree in Fishlake’s Pando grove is considered the largest living organism by mass.
What is the quaking aspen?
These black-and-white mammals are more famous for their odor than their presence.
What are skunks?
This 1800s event brought settlers and conflict over natural resources.
What is westward expansion?
$1600: This high-altitude volcanic plateau dominates the region’s geography
What is the Aquarius Plateau?
This river forms the eastern boundary of the Fishlake National Forest region.
What is the Fremont River?
Fishlake National Forest borders this national park to the southeast.
What is Capitol Reef National Park?
The Paiute cutthroat and Bonneville cutthroat are species of this fish found in Utah.
What is trout?
These historical paths crossing the forest were once used by indigenous and pioneer travelers.
What are migration trails or trade routes?
(DAILY DOUBLE): This pass in the Tushar Mountains offers views of peaks over 12,000 feet.
What is Big John Flat?
This tall mountain range near the forest includes Delano Peak.
What are the Tushar Mountains?