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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Fish Lake, Utah
Fish Lake isn't a town in the usual sense — it's a high-elevation lake community inside the Fishlake National Forest, about an hour southeast of Richfield in Sevier County. At roughly 8,800 feet, the season runs short and intense: ice-out in May, peak fishing and hiking June through September, elk and deer hunts in the fall, then heavy snow that closes most cabins by late October. A 3 bed 2 bath cabin here is the sweet spot for families and small groups who want enough beds for kids and grandkids without taking on the maintenance of a larger lodge-style property. Most homes in this size range sit in the Lakeside, Bowery Haven, or Mallard Bay pockets, with quick access to the marina, Doctor Creek, and the Lakeshore National Recreation Trail.
Pricing varies widely depending on whether the cabin is on deeded land or a U.S. Forest Service recreation residence permit — a distinction that has a major impact on financing, insurability, and long-term value. Deeded 3/2 cabins with year-round road access tend to command a clear premium over permit cabins of similar size and finish. Buyers should also weigh well and septic status, propane setup, and whether the structure is truly winterized or shut down each fall. Inventory at this size is limited and listings move quickly when priced right. Browse the active 3 bed 2 bath listings below to see what's currently on the market around Fish Lake.
April 2026 · Fish Lake market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fish Lake right now.
Median sale
$1,100,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
290 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
73.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Fish Lake.
Is Fish Lake a year-round community or mostly seasonal cabins? ▾
Fish Lake is overwhelmingly seasonal. At roughly 8,800 feet elevation, winter access is limited and most homes are used as summer cabins, fall hunting bases, and snowmobile getaways. A handful of structures are winterized for year-round use, but full-time residents are rare.
How many 3 bed 2 bath homes typically come up for sale here? ▾
Inventory is thin. Fish Lake sits inside the Fishlake National Forest with limited private land, so it's common to see only a few cabins listed at any given time, and 3-bed/2-bath configurations are a smaller subset of that. Setting an MLS alert is the practical way to catch new listings.
Are most cabins on owned land or Forest Service leases? ▾
Many cabins around Fish Lake sit on U.S. Forest Service recreation residence permits rather than deeded land. That affects financing, resale, and what you can change about the structure. Always confirm whether a listing is fee-simple or permitted land before writing an offer.
Can I get a conventional mortgage on a Fish Lake cabin? ▾
Fee-simple cabins with year-round road access and standard utilities can sometimes qualify for conventional financing, but Forest Service permit cabins generally cannot — those usually require cash or a portfolio loan from a local lender. Plan financing early; it shapes which listings are realistic.
What utilities should I expect in a 3 bed 2 bath cabin up here? ▾
Expect propane heat and appliances, a private well or hauled water, and a septic system or vault. Power is available in developed areas like Lakeside and Bowery Haven, but some cabins run partly on solar or generator. Internet is limited to satellite or cellular hotspot.
How far is Fish Lake from the nearest town with services? ▾
Richfield, the closest full-service town with a hospital and grocery, is about 40 miles northwest via SR-25 and US-89 — roughly an hour in good weather. Loa and Koosharem are closer for fuel and basics. SLC International is about 3.5 hours north.