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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Fish Lake, Utah
Fish Lake sits at 8,800 feet in the Fishlake National Forest, the largest natural mountain lake in Utah and home to Pando, the 106-acre aspen clone that's one of the oldest living organisms on earth. Because almost all the land immediately around the lake is federal, 5+ bedroom homes in this market are typically found in the ring of small communities below it: Loa, Lyman, Bicknell, and Torrey to the south in Wayne County, and Koosharem to the north in Sevier County. Buyers shopping this size of home are usually after one of three things — a multi-generation family compound on a few acres, a working ranch headquarters, or a high-capacity cabin that can sleep extended family and friends for fishing season and the fall elk hunt.
Climate shapes what large homes look like here. Winters are long and cold, with overnight lows well below zero and snow on the ground from November into April, so expect substantial insulation packages, in-floor radiant heat, and oversized propane tanks rather than natural gas. Summers are dry and mild, which is why so many Wasatch Front families keep a second home in this corner of the state. Mule deer, trout, and ATV trails out the back door are the daily payoff. Inventory turns over slowly — sometimes only a few 5-bedroom listings appear in a season — so it pays to check often. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Fish Lake.
Are there many 5+ bedroom homes for sale around Fish Lake? ▾
Inventory is thin. Fish Lake itself is a National Forest recreation area, not an incorporated town, so most large homes show up in the surrounding communities of Loa, Lyman, Bicknell, Torrey, and Koosharem. On any given week you may see only a handful of 5-bedroom listings across the whole Wayne and Sevier County area.
Why do larger homes here often have unusual bedroom counts? ▾
Many 5+ bedroom properties near Fish Lake are cabins or lodges built for extended family use, with bunk rooms and converted lofts counted as bedrooms. Some are legitimate primary residences on ranchland, while others are short-term rental investments that sleep 14-20 guests. Read the listing remarks carefully to see which category a home falls into.
Can a 5-bedroom Fish Lake cabin be used as a short-term rental? ▾
Wayne and Sevier counties generally allow STRs, but rules vary by parcel and HOA. Cabins inside developments like Fish Lake Resort lease areas operate under Forest Service permits with their own restrictions. Confirm zoning and any CC&Rs before assuming a property will cash flow as a vacation rental.
What do larger homes in this area typically cost? ▾
Pricing ranges widely. A 5-bedroom home on acreage in Loa or Bicknell often runs $550K to $850K, while a true lakeside or near-lake cabin with that bedroom count can push past $1.2M because of the limited supply of private land near the lake itself.
Is water and septic an issue for big homes out here? ▾
Yes, and it matters more with five-plus bedrooms. Most properties outside the small towns rely on private wells and septic systems sized to bedroom count, so a 5-bedroom home needs a larger leach field and adequate well production. Ask for well logs and septic records during due diligence.
How far is Fish Lake from the nearest airport and services? ▾
Fish Lake sits about 3.5 hours south of Salt Lake City and roughly 2 hours from the regional airport in Cedar City. The closest full grocery stores are in Richfield, about 45 minutes northwest. Plan on a stocked pantry and a chest freezer if you buy a larger home up here.