Joes Valley Reservoir fishing

Joes Valley Reservoir fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie, Splake, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Cutthroat Trout, Utah Chub, Bluehead Sucker, and Tiger Trout. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2016, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

Joes Valley Reservoir
Photo: USFS, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Last stocked
September 16, 2026
· Splake
Plants on record
60
Since 2016
Species stocked
4 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
4.7 in
Elevation
6,995 ft

Fish at Joes Valley Reservoir

4 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Around the dates Joes Valley Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 72.6°F in July, 66.2°F in June, 60.9°F in September, 41.4°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Splake Stocked · 26 plants · last September 16, 2026

Last stocked September 16, 2026 · avg 3.6 in · 26 plants

Splake species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 23, 2026 · avg 6.3 in · 24 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 9 plants · last June 22, 2026

Last stocked June 22, 2026 · avg 4 in · 9 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last August 16, 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked August 16, 2017 · avg 2.8 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Joes Valley Reservoir, a 1200-acre body of water, is the central hub for activities in the Joes Valley Recreation Area. This recreation area explicitly includes fishing sites among its amenities. It is considered a perfect basecamp for fishing, along with boating, water skiing, and other outdoor pursuits. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Joes Valley Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Fish stocked in 2016

70,915

Fish stocked in 2017

64,198

Fish stocked in 2018

84,690

Fish stocked in 2019

40,042

Fish stocked in 2020

83,250

Fish stocked in 2021

82,751

Fish stocked in 2022

78,347

Fish stocked in 2023

99,910

Fish stocked in 2024

105,310

Fish stocked in 2025

81,753

Fish stocked in 2026

81,671

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 16, 2026Splake27,2503.97 inreport
September 15, 2026Splake27,7843.97 inreport
June 23, 2026Rainbow Trout25,0292.9 inreport
June 22, 2026Tiger Muskie8087.62 inreport
June 22, 2026Tiger Muskie8007.36 inreport
September 29, 2025Tiger Muskie1,53010.54 inreport
September 18, 2025Splake24,2854.09 inreport
September 16, 2025Splake15,5434.09 inreport
September 16, 2025Splake15,5434.09 inreport
June 16, 2025Rainbow Trout12,4264.24 inreport
June 16, 2025Rainbow Trout12,4264.24 inreport
September 19, 2024Splake17,4593.76 inreport
September 18, 2024Splake18,8023.76 inreport
September 16, 2024Splake18,8023.76 inreport
April 25, 2024Rainbow Trout12,4703.61 inreport
April 25, 2024Rainbow Trout12,4703.61 inreport
April 24, 2024Tiger Muskie25,3072.95 inreport
July 11, 2023Rainbow Trout10,1753.95 inreport
July 11, 2023Rainbow Trout10,7863.95 inreport
June 12, 2023Splake25,4502.97 inreport
June 12, 2023Splake29,1813.25 inreport
June 12, 2023Splake24,3183.25 inreport
September 21, 2022Rainbow Trout12,6903.9 inreport
September 20, 2022Rainbow Trout12,6903.9 inreport
July 22, 2022Splake22,2923.56 inreport
July 18, 2022Splake20,6753.58 inreport
May 24, 2022Tiger Muskie10,0001.36 inreport
July 27, 2021Rainbow Trout1,6249.63 inreport
July 27, 2021Rainbow Trout1,6249.63 inreport
July 19, 2021Rainbow Trout76011.6 inreport
July 19, 2021Rainbow Trout76011.6 inreport
July 14, 2021Rainbow Trout12,5284.43 inreport
July 14, 2021Rainbow Trout12,5284.43 inreport
July 14, 2021Rainbow Trout1,36011.6 inreport
June 21, 2021Rainbow Trout3,38010.53 inreport
June 15, 2021Rainbow Trout3,84010.04 inreport
June 1, 2021Splake23,8792.9 inreport
June 1, 2021Splake20,4682.9 inreport
July 6, 2020Rainbow Trout12,4804 inreport
July 6, 2020Rainbow Trout12,4804 inreport
June 15, 2020Splake24,3543.05 inreport
June 15, 2020Splake30,9423.05 inreport
April 28, 2020Tiger Muskie2,9941.19 inreport
October 28, 2019Rainbow Trout1,93610.11 inreport
September 16, 2019Splake7,9184.82 inreport
July 29, 2019Rainbow Trout10,0854.69 inreport
July 29, 2019Rainbow Trout20,1034.69 inreport
September 5, 2018Rainbow Trout20,0454.79 inreport
June 7, 2018Splake28,0852.9 inreport
June 7, 2018Splake28,0852.9 inreport
April 26, 2018Tiger Muskie8,4751.5 inreport
August 16, 2017Brook Trout25,1222.82 inreport
August 16, 2017Splake5063.81 inreport
August 2, 2017Splake11,8903.83 inreport
August 2, 2017Splake11,8903.83 inreport
April 29, 2017Tiger Muskie14,7901.49 inreport
August 10, 2016Splake1,5293.55 inreport
July 20, 2016Splake27,5873.48 inreport
July 20, 2016Splake26,7993.48 inreport
April 26, 2016Tiger Muskie15,0001.61 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Orangeville
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms, dock

Joes Valley Recreation Area centers on a 1,200 acre reservoir 14 miles northwest of Orangeville on State Route 29, with a marina, boat ramps, campgrounds with vault toilets, picnic sites and OHV trails. Joe's Valley Resort nearby rents boats, personal watercraft, ATVs and bikes.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources before you go.

About Joes Valley Reservoir

When traveling to the Joes Valley Recreation Area, be aware that the road is paved but can be a bit narrow. Straight Canyon is a frequented spot for both climbers and fishers, so visitors should watch for pedestrians and vehicles on the shoulders of the road. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Joes Valley Reservoir
USFS, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo of Joes Valley Reservoir
USFS, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo of Joes Valley Reservoir
USFS, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Nearest lakes

Miller Flat Reservoir 17 mi last stocked July 20, 2026 Huntington North Reservoir 18.3 mi last stocked September 10, 2026 Palisade Reservoir 21.5 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Electric Lake 21.8 mi last stocked July 20, 2026 Scofield Reservoir 35.2 mi last stocked September 2, 2026

Camping near Joes Valley Reservoir

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Joes Valley Reservoir's mapped point, nearest first: Joes Valley Pavilion Group Campground (1 mile), Little Bear Group Campground (13 miles), and Manti Community Campground (14.3 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Public land at Joes Valley Reservoir

Joes Valley Reservoir is inside Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Joes Valley Reservoir?

Fishing Joes Valley Reservoir usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 26 of 60 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more. Splake was last stocked September 16, 2026, averaging 3.6 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 23, 2026, averaging 6.3 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked June 22, 2026, averaging 4 in. Brook Trout was last stocked August 16, 2017, averaging 2.8 in. Cutthroat Trout, Utah Chub, Bluehead Sucker, and Tiger Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Joes Valley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 16, 2026. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2016, most often in June and July.

How big are the fish stocked at Joes Valley Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 4.7 in. Splake average 3.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.3 in. Tiger Muskie average 4 in. Brook Trout average 2.8 in.

How do you get on Joes Valley Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Orangeville. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Joes Valley Recreation Area centers on a 1,200 acre reservoir 14 miles northwest of Orangeville on State Route 29, with a marina, boat ramps, campgrounds with vault toilets, picnic sites and OHV trails. Joe's Valley Resort nearby rents boats, personal watercraft, ATVs and bikes.

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