# Fish Springs, California

Fish Springs in California. 90°F (32°C). Roadside. Imperial County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fish-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Fish Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | -224 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 267 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Imperial County |
| Nearest town | Desert Shores |
| Coordinates | 33.40700, -116.03500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Fish Springs

Fish Springs is a warm seep right on the edge of Desert Shores in Imperial County, a third mile from town and well below sea level. The water is at the threshold of soaking warmth. Owner and access are both missing from the record, which matters this close to town.

Roadside, two hundred-odd feet from pavement or dirt, the record is mute on which, and the road has no name on file. Low desert floor, well below sea level. Rain amounts to around four inches in a year. Snow, none. Average temperatures in the high seventies.

Cool months only; the record points to December through February, and the yearly average suggests summers are brutal. Check ownership before you go near it. You can reach it from the car. No campground is listed, and nothing on file mentions a fee. The water is warm, at the line where a soak starts to feel like one.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Indio](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/indio), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Dos Palmas Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dos-palmas-spring): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Desert Shores, Imperial County
- [Canyon Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/canyon-spring): 97°F source, Hike, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-8): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-7): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-2): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-6): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fish Springs?**
Fish Springs has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fish Springs located?**
Fish Springs is located in Imperial County, California at -224 feet elevation, near Desert Shores. Coordinates: 33.4070°N, 116.0350°W.

**How do I get to Fish Springs?**
Fish Springs has Roadside road access (267 ft from the road).

## Sources

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