# Hot Spring Near Fish Bay, Alaska

Hot Spring Near Fish Bay in Alaska. 117°F (47°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Sitka City and Borough County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-fish-bay
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Spring Near Fish Bay?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 117°F, hotter than any hot tub. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 117°F (47°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 345 mg/L |
| Elevation | 700 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 12.2 mi from the nearest road (Eagle River Road - USFS) |
| Land | Tongass National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Nearest town | Sitka |
| Coordinates | 57.34800, -135.38500 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, March (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ALLAN POINT CABIN, 7.3 mi |

## About Hot Spring Near Fish Bay

Hot Spring Near Fish Bay is a Tongass National Forest spring about eight miles from Sitka, on land the Forest Service lists as open. The water is hot, hotter than you would want against bare skin. The only chemistry on file goes back to 1915 and found iron in it.

Seven hundred feet up and twelve miles from the nearest road, Eagle River Road, a Forest Service route. Backcountry approach. Snow runs to nearly nine feet a year on this coast and rain to seven, so expect wet ground and wet gear. Allan Point cabin is the closest roof listed, a little over seven miles away.

The spring was sampled in June 1915 and a USGS site record carries the result.

The record's best months run January to March. Cool the water before sitting in it. That reading dates to a 1915 survey, which is long enough ago that the flow may not match. Open access, no fee recorded. Plan the Allan Point cabin as a staging point.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1915-06-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 345 mg/L |
| Calcium | 13 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 24 mg/L |
| Chloride | 4.5 mg/L |
| Iron | 750 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Juneau](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/juneau), 88 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Nylen Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/nylen-hot-springs): Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs-alaska): pH 9.4, TDS 268 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Baranof Warm Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/baranof-warm-springs): 124°F source, pH 9.4, TDS 268 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Tenakee Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tenakee-hot-springs): pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Hot Spring North Arm Peril Strait, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-north-arm-peril-strait): 100°F source, TDS 786 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County
- [Goddard Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/goddard-hot-springs): 153°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 4,880 mg/L, Backcountry, near Sitka, Sitka City and Borough County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Spring Near Fish Bay?**
Hot Spring Near Fish Bay has a water temperature of 117°F (47°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Spring Near Fish Bay located?**
Hot Spring Near Fish Bay is located in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska at 700 feet elevation, near Sitka. Coordinates: 57.3480°N, 135.3850°W.

**How do I get to Hot Spring Near Fish Bay?**
Hot Spring Near Fish Bay has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Eagle River Road - USFS (12.2 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Spring Near Fish Bay free to visit?**
Hot Spring Near Fish Bay has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Hot Spring Near Fish Bay?**
Yes, Allan Point Cabin is located nearby (7.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Spring Near Fish Bay?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 345 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Spring Near Fish Bay?**
With care. At 117°F Hot Spring Near Fish Bay is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals