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Fishy Fist

Top-graded climb at Fish Head Boulder in Juniper Flats Area.

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Is Fishy Fist open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mountaintop Ranger District. It doesn't name Fishy Fist, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Mountaintop Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Fishy Fist

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    60° / 37°

  2. Feb

    62° / 39°

  3. Mar

    69° / 42°

  4. Apr

    75° / 46°

  5. May

    82° / 53°

  6. Jun

    92° / 59°

  7. Jul

    97° / 65°

  8. Aug

    97° / 65°

  9. Sep

    91° / 61°

  10. Oct

    80° / 51°

  11. Nov

    67° / 42°

  12. Dec

    59° / 35°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hesperia 2e, CA, 7.7 mi away at 3,055 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of two climbs catalogued at Fish Head Boulder in the Juniper Flats Area, this route sits at the top of the grade range established at the sector.

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