Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Juab County, Utah, United States

Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge lies at the southern end of the Great Salt Lake Desert in Juab County, Utah, at about 1,310 metres elevation. Its wetlands are fed by fault-controlled springs along the Fish Springs Range, including North, Deadman, House, Middle, Thomas, South and Percy Springs, which fill pools such as Egret Pool. The springs discharge about 27,500 acre-feet a year, over six times the valley's annual recharge.

The springs functioned as a supply station for the Pony Express, the Central Overland Stage, and the Lincoln Highway during westward expansion. This made the location a crucial rest point for travelers heading across the region.

The refuge takes its name from fish left over from ancient Lake Bonneville, which receded about 14,000 years ago; the springs' fish were reported to be over 6 inches (15 cm) long. Before becoming a wildlife refuge, Fish Springs served as a Pony Express and Overland Stage station, and the Pony Express Road/Lincoln Highway improved dirt road still runs through the site.

Access is via unpaved roads best navigated with a vehicle that has good ground clearance, especially after rainfall. Bring water, sun protection, and binoculars, as the refuge offers limited shade and facilities on the grounds.

The refuge is an oasis in the middle of one of North America's largest salt deserts, sustained by underground aquifers beneath the surface. These isolated waters create habitats for fish and birds that appear nowhere else in the surrounding arid region.