Joes Valley Reservoir, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Utah, Joes Valley Reservoir falls inside Emery County. It sits at 6,985 feet above sea level. Roughly 1,193 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The outline measures near 7.4 miles, so local knowledge counts. Of the waters listed here in Emery County, this is the largest. Start from Orangeville, 13 miles down the road. It is 68 miles to Provo, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Joes Valley Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public occurrence data for Emery County names rainbow trout, brown trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and flannelmouth sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Joes Valley Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 64°F and January reads 22°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Joes Valley Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Marys Lake is 3.5 miles distant. Ask locally about Joes Valley Reservoir if anything is unclear.