Fish Haven, Idaho

Fish Haven,^[2] originally named Rush Creek, is an unincorporated community along the shores of Bear Lake in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is 4 km (2.5 miles) north of the Utah border.

Fish Haven, Idaho
Unincorporated community
Fish Haven, Idaho Location within the state of Idaho
Coordinates: 42°2′13.8″N 111°23′45.6″W
Country	United States
State	Idaho
County	Bear Lake
Elevation	5,924 ft (1,806 m)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	83287[1]
Area code(s)	208, 986

History

The first settlement at Fish Haven was made in 1864.^[3] A post office called Fish Haven was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1962.^[4] The community was so named because nearby Bear Lake is a favorite fishing spot.^[3]

Fish Haven's population was estimated at 100 in 1909,^[5] and was 130 in 1960.^[6]